We've been on the lookout for this bottle after readers starting talking about the new vintage showing up in stores.
This year sees a small price increase, up to $21.79 from a previous $19.99. That is still a steal for a quality Brunello so we're not complaining.
This is one of the more varied bottles in the Kirkland line when it comes to our ratings, and our reader feedback has been similar. Some years, it's an easy 91-92 pointer; other years, it's landed at 86 points for us.
This marks the 12th vintage of this bottle we've reviewed, and here's the full ratings list.
2010 – 92-93 points
2011 – 86 points
2012 – 87 points
2013 – 88 points
2014 – 88 points
2015 – 89 points
2016 – 91 points
2017 – 90 points
2018 - 91 points
2019 - 93 points
2020 - 90 points
We're happy to report this is definitely one of the better ones. It's awesome right upon popping the cork, and just gets better with a little air.
Light ruby in the glass; red and dark fruit on the nose with some leather and tobacco; medium in body, super dry, tarty acidity with firm tannins; flavors of black cherry, blackberry, raspberry; nicely layered and persistent; nails the finish.
This is definitely one of the top showings for this wine; absolutely delicious, food friendly, crowd pleasing. Checks a lot of boxes and tastes like it cost 2-3X. Stock up because this one might move fast.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 93 points (a Costco Wine Top Pick)
Costco item number: 1472194
Availability: We buy our wine in Costco warehouses around the Atlanta area. The best way to locate wines near you is by using the new Costco mobile app and searching with the Costco item number we listed above.
Alc. 14%
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