La Magia Brunello di Montalcino Ciliegio DOCG 2015

"This is the absolute pinnacle or “cherry” of our winemaking skills, produced with grapes from the oldest vines, all at least 40 years old, enhanced by a terrain that is low in fertility but maximises concentration. The wine is named after one of the two cherry trees on either side of the vines, a magnificent specimen that identifies the vineyard from a considerable distance. Our top cru, le grand vin de La Màgia. Only a very limited quantity of numbered bottles of this precious Brunello is released onto the market. With its freshness and complexity, this wine has pronounced mineral undertones. A statement of concentration and elegance that only the Sangiovese grape can deliver, when grown in its ideal environment."
Fabian Schwarz, La Magia

"97 points. With its austere and complex sensory profile, this Brunello dispenses quality in every square centimeter of the glass with notes of red hibiscus flowers, jasmine flowers, agapanthus and blue plums. It is enriched with thyme and marjoram in the background that give the Mediterranean character. Full body, sweet tannins thanks to the perfect ripening in the vineyard and an incredibly pleasant finish and quality of the fruit."
International Wine Report

"95 points. "Very beautiful black-cherry and floral aromas with hints of sandalwood and brick. Full-bodied,deep and dense palate. Chewy tannins. Long and flavorful. Shows length and structure. Needs time to soften. Try after 2022."
James Suckling
 

Fabian Schwarz laver i sandhed magisk Brunello. Men rent faktisk er navnet La Màgia afledt af ”magione”, der betyder hus. Den historiske bygning var oprindeligt sidste hvilested for pilgrimme på vej til klosteret i Sant Antimo. Fabian Schwartz, der er ønolog fra Italiens mest prestigiøse vinskole, overtog La Màgia fra sine forældre i 2011. Alle druer høstes fra én samlet vinmark, der dyrkes økologisk. Sydvendt eksponering og høj beliggenhed giver Sangiovese med en unik kombination af power og friskhed. I vineriet frembringer Fabian vine med ekstra parfume og klasse ved en langvarig udblødning af drueskallerne samt inklusion af hele drueklaser. Alle Brunello-vine modnes på delvist nye 500 liters franske egetræsfade (tonneaux). La Màgias absolutte flagskib, Ciliegio, stammer fra en unik Cru-parcel, der frembringer druer og vin med særlig koncentration. Anmeldelserne er i en klasse for sig, ikke mindst når de attraktive priser tages i betragtning. Vineriet drives i vid udstrækning på basis af solenergi.