Brunello

Altesino

Brunello di Montalcino 2015

2015 vintage.
Dark crimson red.
Plums, cherry, tobacco and leather aromas.
Bing cherries, cassis, mushrooms, orange peel, clove and toasted spice.
Polished tannins and bright acidity.
This wine paired very well with Matsutake Okonomiyaki.
— 16 days ago

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Azienda Agricola Le Ragnaie

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018

Medium ruby , wide pink ruby rim . Ripe , quite high toned red cherry , strawberry , mint and herbs . High strict acidity , even with the ripe red fruits, herbal touches , cedar to balance. Quite sweet tannins and ok length , nicely balanced and delicately done. Successful for the vintage though not really long term or particularly complex . Drink from now over the next 5-10 years . — 20 days ago

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Tenuta Greppo (Biondi-Santi)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013

Pine tree, fresh cut herbs, balsam, licorice, dark red and black fruits. Medium plus body, high acid, balsamic finish. Two hour decant to shine, needs food. Underwhelmed for the price. — 6 days ago

Tenuta Caparzo

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2017

Nice acidity, totally worked for thanksgiving turkey and all those unctuous sides — 6 days ago

Il Marroneto

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013

Mid Ruby/garnet in colour. Earthy aromas - freshly tilled earth, red cherry, plum skins, menthol, leather and liquorice. The medium weight palate shows savoury cherry, spice and liquorice with fine persistent tannins. Drinking at its peak but will stay at this level for another 5 plus years. A brilliant match with pappardelle pasta, lamb, fresh basil and Parmesan (thanks Georgie). This wine was a treat, from an excellent year for Brunello - wish I had a few more bottles. — 11 days ago

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Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

As always, fantastic tasting notes.
Great choice on the food pairing.
Bob McDonald

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Thanks Jamie. When the wine is stellar like this was, the notes come easy.

Castello Romitorio

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

Please note: this is a review of the Costello, Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino *Reserva*, vintage 2015. I’m pretty sure this is a different wine than listed in the Delectable app.

2015 opened October 2023. Raw leather and raspberries on the nose. Pomegranate fruit on the front. Medium tannic structure that’s tightly closed with a lot of minerality. Long finish that’s tart but fades into a warm honey feeling on the back of the throat. This is a lovely wine that’s both challenging and satisfying.
— 13 days ago

La Cerbaiola di Salvioni Giulio

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018

Top wine 94 points 2018 — 7 days ago

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Ron R

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The contagion is on the move, @"Odedi"

Sesti (Castello di Argiano)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2016

Aging was more advanced than I thought it would be. Browning and stronger balsamic notes. — 3 days ago

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Pertimali (Livio Sassetti)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2008

Popped and poured; enjoyed with Wednesday night dinner of leftover ragu and tagliatelle. The 2008 Pertimali BdM, pours a deep ruby color with a nearly opaque, turbid core progressing out to a more orangish color with a watery rim. Medium+ viscosity with very light staining of the tears and signs of fine sediment (hence the turbidity). On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated cherry, curaçao, black tea, leather, porchini, Italian herbs, dusty earth, and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. The tannins are completely integrated at this point. Full-bodied. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and satisfying; and a sublime accompaniment to our meal. The 2008 is in a really great place right now (if you appreciate mature wines) and should maintain for at least a few years. Drink by 2028.
— 21 days ago

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Tenuta Caparzo

Vigna La Casa Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

Last had 2.5 years ago. Decanted 4 hours which this still needs. Nice wine with a delayed thanksgiving with the in laws. — 3 days ago

Ira, Bob and 4 others liked this