{"product_id":"fornacina-brunello-di-montalcino-2020","title":"Fornacina Brunello Di Montalcino 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe umami, sanguine nose presents aromas of pepper, cumin, chili powder, potting soil and blackberries. Very sweet, ripe blackberries and blueberries raise the curtain of the palate, then more earth and heat gradually rise from underneath on the backs of ferocious tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"taster\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/contributor\/danielle-callegari\/\"\u003eDanielle Callegari\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1krg0gn\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x4ajc4\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eDeep ruby red with youthful intensity and slight garnet hues beginning to emerge. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eAromas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gv8f6s\" data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eRipe blackberry and black cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hygd5e\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eDried plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uk1kbv\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eLeather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ocny70\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eLicorice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1olteb8\" data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eForest floor and underbrush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yymamk\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eCoffee bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sd1foq\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003ePepper, cumin, and baking spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qp0f9z\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eSubtle earthy and savory notes \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tkbz30\" data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eFull-bodied and powerful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nb89co\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eConcentrated dark cherry, blackberry, and dried fruit flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1emza1d\" data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eLayers of leather, tobacco, licorice, and earthy minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13l9evb\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eFirm, youthful tannins typical of Brunello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1crjou8\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eFresh acidity keeps the wine balanced despite its richness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ae1zvr\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eLong, structured finish with savory spice and mineral notes \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xcq8og\" data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage is approachable earlier than some classic Brunello vintages but still has the structure to age well. Decanting for 2–3 hours will significantly improve the wine today, and it should continue developing through the mid-2030s. Community and critic feedback consistently note that the tannins soften and the complexity expands with air and bottle age. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vo0ubh\" data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eExcellent with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vvjtfx\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eDry-aged ribeye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xgfwk3\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eOsso buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a9x6qi\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eBraised short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h5zynh\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eWild boar ragù\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w1mmgz\" data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eLamb chops with rosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sqv6ik\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003ePorcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lqdbuu\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eAged Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino Toscano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025336483996,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-06-04T130011.246.png?v=1780592432","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/fornacina-brunello-di-montalcino-2020","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}