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Eredi Fuligni
Fuligni's Brunello comes from about 14 hectares of vines, mostly at Cottimelli on the cooler north-east side of Montalcino. Pure Sangiovese aged four years: cherry, leather and firm tannin. Critics average 94 points; Vivino drinkers rate it 4.2.
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Fuligni ferments each Cottimelli vineyard on its own in steel, then ages the wine two and a half to three years in wood, mostly large Slavonian casks. Drinkers on Vivino mention earthy, oaky and red-fruit notes most, and the 2020 shows ripe plum and black cherry with a mandarin-peel lift.
Red cherry and plum lead, with the leather and tobacco notes that Vivino drinkers mention most across 2,118 written reviews. On the 2020 the fruit is riper, with black cherry and a mandarin-peel lift, and a warm spice from its years in Slavonian oak.
Orange peel
Violet
Black cherry
Cherry
Plum
Tobacco
Leather
Oak
LiquoriceFresh acidity and firm, fine tannin, the mark of Sangiovese grown on the rocky marl of Cottimelli, on Montalcino's cooler north-east slope. Medium-plus body at 14.5%, with the fruit sitting behind a savoury, earthy core. The 2020's warm summer makes it rounder than the tighter 2019.
Long and dry, with liquorice and a baked-earth note that 8wines' tasters pick out on the 2020. The tannin keeps a gentle grip to the end.
Fuligni's regular Brunello, the wine the estate says is ready to drink, unlike its Riserva. Critics average 94 points over 224 reviews and Vivino drinkers rate it 4.2 from 14,784 ratings, praising its balance and classic earthy style. Best from 2027 for the 2020, and a safe buy in Brunello at £63 to £84 depending on the shop and any offer.
Five UK shops tracked here list Fuligni's Brunello, from the current 2020 and 2019 at £63 to £84 depending on the shop and any offer, up to older 2010 and 2016 bottles. Critics average 94 points across 224 reviews, and Wine-Searcher's average shop price is about 73 euros before tax, so UK prices sit close to the market.
A serious Sangiovese at £63 to £84 a bottle, so it scores highest for the table, the cellar and a big occasion rather than as a weeknight bottle. With 94-point critic backing and a 4.2 Vivino score from 14,784 drinkers, it is one of the safer buys in Brunello at this price.
Fresh Sangiovese acidity and firm tannin make it a natural for grilled and braised red meat, game, mushroom dishes and aged cheese.
A top-tier Brunello DOCG from a house whose 2021 was James Suckling's Italian wine of the year; a confident bottle for a big dinner or a gift.
Four years' ageing by rule, rocky hillside soils at Cottimelli and Vinous windows to 2038 for the 2020 and 2040 for the 2019 and 2016.
Priced £63 to £84 for the current release, depending on the shop and any offer. A 94-point critic average and a 4.2 Vivino score from 14,784 drinkers make that fair for a benchmark Brunello, not a bargain.
A classic, savoury Sangiovese with firm tannin at £63 to £84 a bottle; better as a second or third Brunello than as a first bottle of Italian red.
At £63 to £84 a bottle and best after a few years in bottle, this is a weekend or dinner-party wine, not a weeknight one.
Scoring is rule-based and deterministic. The model and weightings are documented in our Wine Fit Score methodology.
A compact view of what the Brunello di Montalcino denomination actually requires, and how this bottle sits inside it. Pulled from the official Italian disciplinare.
All four years earned five stars from the Brunello consorzio. The 2010 and 2016 are classic, balanced years now drinking well. The 2019 ripened later and is the tighter, longer-lived of the two recent releases. The 2020, from a warm summer cooled by late-August rain, is rounder and ready sooner.
A warm, sunny 2020 with a dryish summer eased by late-August rain and cool September nights; the consorzio gave it five stars. Fuligni's is riper and rounder than the 2019, with black cherry, plum and a mandarin-peel lift, and Vinous opens its window in 2027.
A classic five-star 2019: a steady summer, then a cool, dry September with big swings between day and night. Fuligni's 2019 ripened later than the 2020 and is the tighter, longer-lived wine; Decanter gave it 98 points and Vinous opens it in 2027.
A five-star 2016 with regular rain into spring and a dry, breezy harvest; fresh red fruit and balance are the year's marks. Vinous has Fuligni's 2016 drinking from 2026 to 2040.
The celebrated 2010: good spring rain, a hot but not extreme summer and cool September nights, five stars from the consorzio. Fuligni's 2010 is in its prime now and holds to 2030 on Vinous's window.
A warm, sunny 2020 with a dryish summer eased by late-August rain and cool September nights; the consorzio gave it five stars. Fuligni's is riper and rounder than the 2019, with black cherry, plum and a mandarin-peel lift, and Vinous opens its window in 2027.
Drink-now / hold guidance reflects general style cues for this wine, not a forecast for a specific bottle. Where vintage-level editorial notes exist, they appear above.
The Fuligni family has farmed the east side of Montalcino since the early 1900s, and James Suckling named their 2021 Brunello his Italian wine of the year for 2026. The house makes no Brunello at all in poor years, as in 1972, 1976 and 2002, and only about 40,000 bottles of the 2021 were made.
Italian wine law sorts bottles into a pyramid. DOCG sits at the top: tightly drawn boundaries, prescribed grapes, mandatory ageing, government tasting before release. DOC is the same idea with looser thresholds. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader still, requiring only that 85% of the grapes come from the named territory.
Brunello di Montalcino is in the DOCG tier. That is not a quality verdict, it is a description of how much freedom the producer has at vinification and ageing.
Brunello di Montalcino falls within Tuscany, covering Comune di Montalcino, Toscana.
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Fuligni holds the Brunello four years before sale. Two and a half to three of those are in wood, mostly large Slavonian casks with a quarter in small French ones, then steel and about eight months in bottle. Casks and cellar space sit tied up for years.
The family harvests by hand on the north-east slope at 380 to 450 metres. It makes no Brunello at all in weak years such as 2002, so every bottle carries the cost of that selection.
Wine-Searcher logs 224 critic reviews averaging 94 points, and the 2021 topped James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of Italy 2026, which lifts demand for every vintage of the regular Brunello.
Of a £63 bottle, about £13.80 is tax: £3.33 duty on a 14.5% wine plus £10.50 VAT. The shop's margin, the importer and the estate share what is left.
The Riserva comes mostly from the oldest vines, only in top years, with five years' ageing, and sells for £115 to £210 here. The regular Brunello at £63 to £84 is the affordable way into Fuligni.
Dishes that go with this wine
Fresh acidity, firm tannin and the earthy, leathery side that Vivino drinkers mention most point this Brunello at red meat and savoury dishes. Bistecca alla fiorentina is the home match, with braised beef, venison, wild mushroom risotto and aged pecorino close behind.
Firm Sangiovese tannin needs the fat and char of a thick grilled steak to soften against. The wine's fresh acidity cuts the seared crust, and its savoury side matches the salt and rosemary.
Try with: Fiorentina steak · Ribeye steak · Sirloin steak · Fillet steak · More pairings →
Acidity cuts through the richness of a long braise, while the tannin grips the meat. Brunello's earthy, leathery notes echo the gravy and herbs of a brasato or a lamb shank.
Try with: Brasato al Barolo · Ossobuco alla Milanese · Agnello Ragu Lucano · Lamb shank · More pairings →
The leather, dried-flower and earthy notes Vivino drinkers report bridge to the gamey depth of venison and a proper roast. Sangiovese acidity keeps a rich stew from feeling heavy.
Try with: Venison Stew · Steak and Kidney Pie · Sunday Roast Beef · Rack of lamb · More pairings →
Medium-plus body and the wine's own forest-floor, tobacco character match the earthy depth of porcini and truffle. The acidity lifts the butter and cheese in the rice.
Try with: Porcini mushroom risotto · Truffle risotto · Tagliatelle al tartufo di Acqualagna · Tajarin al Tartufo · More pairings →
Salt in an aged sheep's cheese softens the wine's tannin and makes the fruit taste sweeter. Its dry, savoury finish suits crumbly, nutty cheese far better than soft creamy ones.
Try with: Pecorino sardo e pan carasau · Cheese board · Strong cheddar cheese · Lancashire Cheese
Firm tannin turns metallic against oysters and delicate white fish, and it makes chilli heat burn hotter. Pour a crisp, dry Italian white such as Vermentino di Sardegna with those plates instead.
Skip with: Oysters · Nigiri Sushi · Green curry · Ceviche · Goan fish curry · Pairing guide →
Fuligni calls this the wine that is ready to drink, unlike its Riserva, yet Vinous gives the 2020 a window to 2038 and the 2019 to 2040. Four years' ageing and rocky soils at 380 to 450 metres give it the structure to keep. The 2010, a five-star year, is in its prime now.
Peak around 2031. Best in the years above; holds without falling over either side.
A short splash decant softens the first-pour edge and opens the aromatics.
Aim for the cooler end on a warm day; warmer end opens up more aromatics.
Four years' ageing by rule, rocky hillside soils at Cottimelli and Vinous windows to 2038 for the 2020 and 2040 for the 2019 and 2016.
£72.00 for a 75cl bottle of the 2020, at Xtrawine, is the best price we track, and we have no signal of further discounting.
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Confidence · HighDrawn from what drinkers consistently report on Vivino and Wine-Searcher, summarised in our own words. A crowd read across many tasters, not a single critic.
Confidence · MediumFrom the official Italian disciplinare for this denomination, cross-checked against the Ministry of Agriculture register.
Confidence · HighOur reading of the price, drawn from the disciplinare, public UK duty rates, and typical landed-cost benchmarks. Not a quote from the producer or a retailer.
Confidence · MediumStyle guidance for this kind of wine at this price point. Treat it as advice, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand.
Confidence · MediumRed cherry and plum with leather, tobacco and a liquorice edge, firm tannin and fresh acidity. Vivino's 2,118 written reviews mention earthy, oaky and red-fruit notes most often. The 2020 is riper and rounder than the tighter 2019.
Mostly at Cottimelli, on the north-east slope of Montalcino, where the Fuligni family farms most of its 14 hectares of vines between 380 and 450 metres. The rocky marl soils and cooler exposure give a fresher, longer-lived Brunello.
Four years in total, as the rules require. Two and a half to three of those are in wood: about a quarter in small French casks, the rest in large Slavonian oak. The wine then rests in steel and spends about eight months in bottle.
The 2020 drinks from 2027 to about 2038 and the 2019 from 2027 to 2040, on Vinous windows. The 2016 is open from 2026 to 2040, and the 2010 is in its prime now and holds to 2030. Decant for an hour if you open a young one.
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the classic match: the wine's acidity and tannin cut a big grilled steak. Braised beef, venison stew, wild mushroom risotto and aged pecorino also suit its savoury, earthy side.
This page is Fuligni's regular Brunello, made in every year the grapes are good enough. The Riserva is a separate wine, mostly from the oldest vines, made only in top years and aged five years, and it has its own page.
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