🏰The 2012 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino was a 【standout of its vintage】, earning 96 points from Decanter and 95 points from James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast, with Suckling hailing it as "delicious, solid and harmonious." Hailing from vineyards high on Montalcino's eastern slope, this wine is considered one of the best of the historically great 2012 vintage. Expect a brilliant violet color in the glass, exuding aromas of freshly cut roses, crushed wild cherry, roasted chestnut, and toasted spices. The palate is extremely floral with rose-petal and cherry character, complemented by walnut and mushroom undertones, and a bright, elegant profile of succulent wild cherry, white pepper, star anise, and chopped mint flavors. 🍴 This Brunello shows enthusiastic readiness to be paired with a succulent, fire-roasted steak, and also complements braised meats, mushroom risotto, and aged Italian cheeses. 🥂 This wine is perfectly aged, with tannins unwinding to show the full power and harmony of the 2012 vintage, and is ready to drink in the near to medium-term, with an optimal drinking window from 2020 through 2035. It's ideal for a celebratory dinner or a special occasion.