"A citrusy edge to the cherries, cinnamon and sweet violets on the nose. Fresh, full-bodied palate with complex, spicy flavors, velvety and ripe tannins and good fruit concentration. Dark and complex aftertaste. Drinkable now, but best from 2026." —James Suckling

"The organic San Giorgio 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte (in the bottle with the cream-colored label) offers lots of spice and savory elements with sweet tannins, bold fruit and cinnamon stick. The bouquet focuses mostly on blackcurrant and cherry, and the mouthfeel is generous with a lean segue to the mid-palate." —Wine Advocate

"An early look at the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte presents a youthfully coy yet darkly alluring effort. Grilled herbs, crushed rocks, dried blackberries, cherries and clove form its beguiling bouquet. Despite its intensity on the nose, this is lifted and cool-toned within, with a saturation of tart primary fruits that drench the senses in youthful concentration. Structured and potent, the 2020 finishes with dramatic length, leaving a tart cranberry resonance and edgy tannins that tug at the palate." —Vinous