2020 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino
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James Suckling
Reviewed September 2024Blueberries and raspberries with violet and lavender undertones, as well as sandalwood. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a rather chunky mouth-feel. It’s structured and needs time to come around. Best after two or three years.
Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
Fattoria dei Barbi is a historic estate with family winemaking roots that span all the way back to 1352, as impossible as that may sound. The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino reflects an authentic identity for Sangiovese with sour cherry, blue flower, grilled herb and toasted spice. The wine has fine tannins, a snappy style and a hint of bitterness that should subside with more years in the cellar. This is a big production of 150,000 bottles. (ML)
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Vinous
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino launches from the glass with a classic bouquet of dried roses, cedar shavings, dusty earth, leather and savory spice. Lifted and ethereal, it sweeps across the palate with tart red berry fruits and mineral tones as violet inner florals embellish the close. This tapers off with a spicy tinge, long and full of youthful tension as hints of tart cranberry mingle with fine tannins, creating a youthful, chewy feel. (EG)
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Wine Spectator
Menthol and licorice aromas and flavors complement the blackberry, black cherry and plum fruit. This is concentrated and dense, with a huge structure and salty, mineral notes on the finish. (BS)
Staff Reviews
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Review Date: 10/2025
This is the perfect introduction to the history of Montalcino. In a warm and generous vintage like 2020, Barbi’s traditional approach has yielded a Brunello that is both powerful and wonderfully approachable in its youth.
It is a fantastic Brunello for the dinner table with its generous fruit makes it a joy to drink now, it has the structure to age gracefully for a decade or more.
Notes
Fattoria dei Barbi’s Brunello di Montalcino 2020 is a classic and refined expression of Sangiovese, showcasing balance, depth, and elegance. The nose opens with vibrant red cherry, wild berries, and dried rose, layered with notes of tobacco, sweet spice, and earthy undertones. The palate is structured yet graceful, offering juicy red fruit, savory minerality, and finely integrated tannins, all supported by bright acidity. A long, polished finish lingers with hints of balsamic, cedar, and crushed herbs.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Origin | Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 14.5% |
| SKU | 1914962 |