Sesti (Castello Di Argiano) - Brunello Di Montalcino 2016 (750ml)

Decanter, Brunello 2016 (3/22/2021)
(Sesti, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, Red) In the southern reaches of Montalcino, just west of Sant’Angelo in Colle, Sesti is flanked by two valleys. To the east, Monte Amiata protects from serious storms, while sea breezes from the southwest act as air conditioning. Expansive and abundant, this wine captures the warmth, coating the palate with lavish brushstrokes - but it is by no means heavy. Vibrant acidity and a mineral tang join tactile grainy tannins in providing a balanced framework. I kept coming back to this wine over a couple of days and was so impressed by its staying power. (Drink between 2023-2038)  95 points

Wine Advocate 94 points

"From the Castello di Argiano, the Sesti 2016 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a soft and nicely textured disposition. This wine has a lovely way about it, not showing too much power or tannins that are too firm. You smell the dark ripeness of the fruit and some of the spice that comes from slow aging in large oak casks. Balanced acidity and tart fruit flavors appear on the close. Sesti has produced exactly 17,646 bottles to be released in February of next year."

Vinous Eric Guido 
(Sesti - Castello di Argiano Brunello di Montalcino. Red) The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Sesti pulls you close to the glass, with a display of woodland herbs and strawberries backed by hints of cedar and stone dust. It’s silky and pliant, complemented by bright red fruits and cooling acidity, as inner violet and lavender tones add further depth. Energy remains high through the juicy finale, even as round tannins slowly dry out the expression. This is very nicely balanced and so giving already that it will be hard to keep our hands off long enough to watch it fully mature. (Drink between 2023-2032)  94 points

 In the southern reaches of Montalcino, just west of Sant’Angelo in Colle, Sesti is flanked by two valleys. To the east, Monte Amiata protects from serious storms, while sea breezes from the southwest act as air conditioning. Expansive and abundant, this wine captures the warmth, coating the palate with lavish brushstrokes - but it is by no means heavy. Vibrant acidity and a mineral tang join tactile grainy tannins in providing a balanced framework. I kept coming back to this wine over a couple of days and was so impressed by its staying power.

Aromas of underbrush, ripe berry, leather and tobacco take shape on this full-bodied red. Ripe and savory, the smooth, chewy palate doles out raspberry compote, black cherry and licorice before a balsamic-herb close. Drink 2024–2041