Okay, one of these wines I had super high expectations. And when it doesn’t deliver perhaps the rating isn’t quite fair…. Anyway, the wine was not in balance. Strong alcoholic and sharp aged oak notes had a strong voice in this wine and the fruit underneath didn’t have the capacity to integrate it. Surprising because 2016 was a great year for Brunello.
Okay, one of these wines I had super high expectations. And when it doesn’t deliver perhaps the rating isn’t quite fair…. Anyway, the wine was not in balance. Strong alcoholic and sharp aged oak notes had a strong voice in this wine and the fruit underneath didn’t have the capacity to integrate it. Surprising because 2016 was a great year for Brunello.
Jul 10th, 2025
Lots of clay and stone with very little fruit. Dry as the desert at first, but enjoyable nonetheless. (The wine did turn a bit syrupy and fruit forward after opening.)
Lots of clay and stone with very little fruit. Dry as the desert at first, but enjoyable nonetheless. (The wine did turn a bit syrupy and fruit forward after opening.)
Feb 7th, 2022
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
