Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Nose jumps out of the glass. Ripe red cherries, plum and lots of spice. Slightly roasted as well. But not dominant and might blow off. Palate is just a massive blockbuster of a Brunello. Big and bruising with luscious, high acid cherry fruit. Complex but also a clipped finish and big tannins. But this is balanced. Just needs air. Fruit is sweet and massive. There is nothing subtle here. Really fresh and energetic. For what it is it’s very nice but it’s something I’m not sure I want to drink beyond once a year. Very long. Maybe my score goes up with air.

Narrator: my score went down with air. Became more tannic and nose got more roasted. 9.4 to 9.2. — 7 days ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.3

Brunello night continues. Another outstanding bottle that was perfect with a grilled filet at #barringersdoorco #leragnaie — 4 days ago

Byron Hewett

9.5

Gorgeous wine. Black cherry, tobacco, earth with a long finish. Velvety mouthfeel. — 10 hours ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.4

The nose on this wine was insane! Fully integrated with the right balance and a long finish. Sublime birthday treat from a special friend. Cheers! #poggiodisotto — 4 days ago

Ganesh

9.5

Complex and smoooooth. Planned to drink half the bottle with the wife. Ended up drinking the whole thing! — 10 hours ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.2

Another great brunello. More red fruit forward but really approachable at a young age. #salvioni — 4 days ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.4

Had this on my radar for a while and it didn’t let us down. What a wine! Rustic nose (in a positive way), and integrated taste, silky and round. Nice! — 9 days ago

David Nicewicz

9.3

Buongiorno from Roma and the first bottle of the trip, an excellent brunello from Carpineto. Lots of licorice, tons of fruit and great body - this is built for aging and will likely be tremendous in 10-15 years — 8 days ago

LM Segal

9.7

Totally ready, rich nose of dark cherry, velvety palate with smoke and meaty notes, cherry pie, pipe tobacco vibe. Wow. — 4 days ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.2

Nariz: cereza, ciruela, arandano, violeta, rosas, setas, cuero.

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M/M+(aunque diga 15%).

Buena evolucion; nariz y taninos. — 12 days ago