The 2018 La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino is a highly regarded wine produced in the Brunello di Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, Italy. Made from the Sangiovese Grosso varietal, this red wine is known for its complex flavor profile and high alcohol content of 15.0%. The wine is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 93, noting its "pretty nose of peaches, sliced plums, cherries, dried flowers, nutmeg, and mushrooms." He described it as "juicy and creamy with a full body and supple tannins," emphasizing its "excellent drinkability and integration." Suckling recommends enjoying this wine starting from 2023 (jamessuckling.com, 12/11/2024).

Jeb Dunnuck also praised this vintage, giving it a score of 92. He highlighted its "expressive perfume" with "layers of Mediterranean herbs, black cherry candy, leather, and iron-rich earth." On the palate, Dunnuck found it "medium to full-bodied" with "generous, ripe black raspberry fruit, lavender, and forest floor." He suggests drinking this "lovely and attractively ripe yet pure wine" over the next 10-12 years (jebdunnuck.com, 3/6/2023).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate echoed these sentiments, also scoring the wine 92. The reviewer noted the wine's "aromas of dried fruit and baked blackberry with soft spice, tarry smoke, and cured leather." They mentioned its "open-knit and accessible personality" but cautioned about the "unfortunate 15% alcohol content." The wine ends with "rich flavors and some bitter oak" and has a production volume of 25,000 bottles (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 3/10/2023).

Vinous described the 2018 vintage as "dark and brooding," with a blend of "crushed rocks and savory herbs" giving way to "dried black cherries." The wine is "cool-toned and pliant," featuring "ripe wild berry fruits underscored by salty mineral tones and brisk acids." The reviewer noted that it "gained in depth and concentration over time" (Vinous, 12/1/2022).

Finally, Wine Enthusiast awarded the highest score of 95, describing the wine's "sanguine, umami nose" with "slow-cooked meat, stones, and hot tar," balanced by "strawberries and balsamic." The palate features "cherries and strawberries," with a "delightful, spicy argument between chili and vanilla bean" on the finish (Wine Enthusiast, 12/31/2023).

Overall, the 2018 La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino is highly praised for its complex aromas, balanced palate, and potential for aging.