SIEPI 2019

Description

Antonio Galloni 99 points www.vinous.com
The 2019 Siepi continues a trend towards greater finesse and nuance in this wine. Crème de cassis, lavender, spice, licorice and plum meld together effortlessly in the glass. Dense and layered, with striking detail, the 2019 is so impressive. The flavors are bright, bold and punchy. An exceptionally beautiful and riveting wine, the 2019 is rich and concentrated, but not at all heavy. What a total knock-out.

Jean-Marc Quarin 95 points www.quarin.com
Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez très aromatique, fruité, avec une nuance d’agrumes. Ample à l’attaque, juteux en milieu de bouche, très parfumé, le vin évolue savoureux et profond, marqué pour l’instant par une saveur d’agrumes. Tannicité parfaitement enveloppée. Grande longueur séveuse. C’est très bon. Assemblage : 50 % sangiovese, 50 % merlot. Degré d’alcool : 14°69. Age des vignes : 21 à 34 ans. Densité de plantation : entre 4 500 et 6 500 pieds/ha. Elevage 18 mois en fûts de chêne français dont 70 % de neufs. En barriques pour le merlot, en tonneaux pour le sangiovese. Production : 35 000 bouteilles. Prix : 120 euros la bouteille. Considéré comme un super toscan par la propriété vu les 50 % de merlot.
2027 – 2050

Monica Larner 96 points www.parker.com
I tasted this wine in a preview capacity a few months back and am coming back now with a final review. The lovely 2018 Siepi, from old vines of Sangiovese and Merlot, comes out roaring. I have long been a fan of this historic wine that so carefully blends the fruity freshness and bright flavors of the Tuscan grape with the soft and succulent background tones of the French counterpart. These two sides achieve elegance and balance in this classic vintage. To the palate, the wine is fleshed out and texturally rich. I’m happily settling on the higher part of the range of scores I had previously published. The wine has come together in seamless fashion with that extra bottle aging.

Jane Anson 96 points www.decanter.com (at Bordeaux, 20 Jul 2021)
This has the same owner, location and team as Concerto – the Mazzei family who founded the estate in 1435 but this is a 50/50 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. Power and seduction straight away on the nose, this smells intensely of black cherries and blueberries. The palate is juicy and instantly mouthwatering giving an abundance of succulent red berries and a touch of herbal spice on the finish. This is excellent quality, I adore it. Smooth and silky with purity and energy. Really shines in the glass – drinking well now but will also age. The second vintage on the Place for Siepi since its debut last year. Drinking Window 2021 – 2030