PODERE GIODO 2017

Description

Georgina Hindle 95 points  www.decanter.com (at Bordeaux, 20 Jul 2021)
This has a distinctive and aromatic nose with herbal aromas alongside red cherries and black bramble fruit. The palate is so juicy with such life and an almost sweet touch to the acidity. It tastes youthful and brimming with fervent energy – alive in the best possible way. Tannins are well integrated and the texture overall is smooth and refined. 30 months in 25hl and 40hl traditional Slavonian oak casks, followed by 18 months ageing in bottle. Drinking Window 2023 – 2040

Monica Larner 95 points www.robertparker.com
Carlo Ferrini’s Giodo 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is plush and softly layered, and the wine has plenty of fiber and cherry to absorb the power that comes naturally to this vintage. This is Carlo’s seventh leaf (or vintage) of Brunello from his family-run estate, and it’s nice to reflect on the consistency of style and quality achieved since this new venture emerged. Giodo has the advantage of coming onto the scene when international regard and understanding for Brunello was highest (think back to the excellent 2010 vintage). Carlo has not disappointed. He brings us a modern, forward-thinking wine that is rooted in local Tuscan winemaking tradition (just think, one of his first stints was at Soldera Case Basse years ago). This vintage brings home that signature Giodo personality with black cherry, dark fruit and elegant earthy end notes. At about 18-years-old now, his vines are entering an interesting chapter of their lifespan, and we can expect more great results from this estate. Production for this wine is 12,000 bottles.

Raffaele Vecchione 95 points WinesCritic.com
Elegant and noble showing a complex sensory profile reminiscent of sour cherries, red prunes, agapanthus flowers, mandarin rind and cumin. Full bodied, light tannins and a finale in the classic mold showing quality in each important sip and a great desire to return to the glass. Better from 2022.