La Magia Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 ØKO

Flaskehalsen

5 Stjerner – 96 Pts. Hvis du kræver markante tanniner i din Brunello, men stadig er en sucker for frugt og blødhed, så har du den eminente kombination i La Magia. Tanninerne kan virke en anelse unge, men det er de jo også, så i princippet er det bare et sundt tegn. La Magia er tæt på at være magisk allerede nu – og den giver løfter om stor magi i løbet af et par år i kælderen. Fremragende Brunello med endnu større potentiale.

Houlberg

Igen bliver Houlberg glad ... har denne mørke frugt, der er både dyb og animalsk med sorte kirsebær, brombær, æterisk intensitet, nogle mælkede noter, læder, cedertræ, ristede champignon, østershatte, mintpastiller, medicinskab og så alligevel lidt sødme, vanilje og mælkechokolade. Det virker modent, cremet ... uha. Smagen er imponerende .... klart mere rund end 2017'eren, men tanninerne er fortsat tørre, stærke og småvilde. De overtager straks styringen, men suppleres med mørk, intens frugt, sorte kirsebær, lidt brombær, tranebær, lemon bitterhed, røg, mineraler, engelsk lakrids, tobak og tør skovbund. Det smager vildt godt, så 96 point.

James Suckling

Lovely purity of fruit here with plums, cherries, licorice, tomato leaves and hibiscus. It’s full-bodied, all in balance, with a firm and fine tannin frame and seamless, creamy texture. Focused. More mineral and tight in the finish. From organically grown grapes.

Michael Godel

A Brunello that clearly separates itself from the pack namely because of the place, at elevation 400-500m in the south-central part of Montalcino surrounded by so much forest, with few neighbours and a wind gap that draws in the right breezes. These are quality tannins, powdery and yet somewhat demanding of the fruit that must work to keep up. It does without suffering, showing more fortitude and punch than many to most, Will live as long as any, in part because of its swarthy swagger.

Rolf Madsen, Vinexpressen

Rolf Madsen, Vinexpressen

Wine of the Week: Afgrundsdyb næse, hvor man finder indslag af lakrids, mentol, oversavede jernbanesveller og apotekerskuffe. Læg dertil en kant af afbarkede grene, grøntsags-maggitern og røde bær. Dybt koncentreret i smagen med masser af fast forward frugt, der brager ud over scenekanten. Stram, rå og let kantet, men vox, hvor smager den godt... 94. Set hos Supervin til ca. 400 kr.

John Szabo, Master Sommelier

Good, pure cherry fruit lifts off here, with precision and depth, and immediately drinkability, and immense pleasure - this is really delicious, such a joy to drink, with small vestiges of new wood (about 30%, all 500l tonneaux). Tannins are fine and powdery - captures the spirit of the vintage beautifully. Drink 2024-2032 or so. Well done.

WinesCritic.com

Multi-faceted and decidedly structured in the sensory profile alternating notes of currants, wild myrtle, guaranà, hibiscus, camphor, lemon blossom and mandarin blossom. Medium bodied, light tannins and a finale of laudable beauty.

Winewherever, Rasmus Christensen

Hos La Magia laver de robuste og lageringsværdige Brunelloer, også i årgang 2018. Dog har den fyldige frugt noget formidlende over sig. Den skaber tyngde og varme i vinen og pakker alle de krydrede elementer rigtig fint ind. Syren løfter vinen godt op og skaber en energi, der ikke har planer om at slappe af de næste mange år. En bondsk Brunello, der virker som om den er skabt af stærke og erfarne landmandshænder.

Tony Wood Italian Wine

Ruby red in colour. Heady, deep aromatics of rose, sweet spice and cedar. Dark berry fruit vie with fine tannins and pin point acidity, producing a velvety, red cherry enriched mouthfeel. Broad, slow long progression to the close.

Robert Parker

The organic La Magia 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a subdued and elegant expression with a very genuine quality that is ultimately the wine's biggest asset. You taste the skin and the pulp of the Sangiovese grape in this wine that remains very true to the variety. Wild cherry, cassis and crushed limestone give the wine plenty of linearity and freshness. Elements of the bouquet remind you of a natural wine.

Vinous

The Brunello di Montalcino is smoky in the glass, with a blend of crushed rocks and savoury spice accentuating dried black cherries. It’s soft and round in feel, energized by juicy acidity that propels its mineral-tinged red fruits across the palate. A coating of fine tannins is left to reside, along with violet inner florals and sweet spice, through the long and dramatic finale. Finding a balance of potent fruit and structure is often one of the challenges of the 2018 vintage, yet La Magia pulled it off without a hitch.

Mad og Monopolet

Jeg har smagt La Magia masser af gange, og den skuffer bare aldrig. Det gør årgang 2018 bestemt heller ikke - næsen er fyldt med duft af kirsebær, blomme, lakrids, læder, skovbund og et hint af røg - det hele går op i en højere enhed. I munden er den tør, elegant og har en flot mineralitet kombineret med en let frugtsødme og blide tanniner. Den er god nu, men fremragende om 6-7 år.

Jancis Robinson

Deep, lustrous ruby. Exotic spice on a compact sour-cherry nose. Subtle but very closed. Purity of fruit on the palate that is not open yet but with impressive depth. Lots of long, chewy tannins complement the whole. Can be approached but should be decanted.