Terralsole
Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
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Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim.
Strong nose of black fruits with light wood, forest floor, earth, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, herbs, rhubarb and light black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked black plums, light oak, Indian spices, herbs, tobacco leaf, black tea, licorice, earth, black pepper and light forest floor.
Long finish with fine grained tannins, tangy cherries and marzipan notes.
This 19 year old Brunello is still drinking beautifully, although a tad past it peak. Nicely balanced with great complexity. Elegant and soft.
Stinky nose right out of the bottle, and showing lots of earth notes, but the fruits are still there.
Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. Robert Parker 91 points.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime.
I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.
A very interesting wine, and very enjoyable by itself or with food.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$125.
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Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim.
Strong nose of black fruits with light wood, forest floor, earth, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, herbs, rhubarb and light black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked black plums, light oak, Indian spices, herbs, tobacco leaf, black tea, licorice, earth, black pepper and light forest floor.
Long finish with fine grained tannins, tangy cherries and marzipan notes.
This 19 year old Brunello is still drinking beautifully, although a tad past it peak. Nicely balanced with great complexity. Elegant and soft.
Stinky nose right out of the bottle, and showing lots of earth notes, but the fruits are still there.
Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. Robert Parker 91 points.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime.
I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.
A very interesting wine, and very enjoyable by itself or with food.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$125.
Terralsole hit above its weight, 1 of 3 bottles with some funk on the nose but otherwise silky bing cherry and dark chocolate, totally resolved, decidedly yummy and ready. [pic credit to CellarTracker, rating for 2 of 3 btls] Also at Doma Miami but Foursquare sucks.
Terralsole hit above its weight, 1 of 3 bottles with some funk on the nose but otherwise silky bing cherry and dark chocolate, totally resolved, decidedly yummy and ready. [pic credit to CellarTracker, rating for 2 of 3 btls] Also at Doma Miami but Foursquare sucks.
Jan 3rd, 2023Черный чай с малиной, сладкие пряности, ваниль, корица. Брусника и клюква в сахаре, чисто, свежо, не сложно. Танины сформированные, кмслотность умеренная. 15.5/20 (86/100)
Черный чай с малиной, сладкие пряности, ваниль, корица. Брусника и клюква в сахаре, чисто, свежо, не сложно. Танины сформированные, кмслотность умеренная. 15.5/20 (86/100)
Feb 23rd, 2014
Excellent. Plums and chocolate with a bit of leather
Excellent. Plums and chocolate with a bit of leather
Feb 17th, 2023
Notes of leather, menthol, and wood right out of the bottle. After breathing a bit, still has that classic dusty forest floor scent of riserva sangiovese overlaying dark cherry and cocoa aromas. Subtle hints of vanilla, baking spices, and dill, all fascinating considering Brunello is usually made with Slavonian oak. Complex with a long spicy finish.
Notes of leather, menthol, and wood right out of the bottle. After breathing a bit, still has that classic dusty forest floor scent of riserva sangiovese overlaying dark cherry and cocoa aromas. Subtle hints of vanilla, baking spices, and dill, all fascinating considering Brunello is usually made with Slavonian oak. Complex with a long spicy finish.
Sep 11th, 2021
Fantastic Montalcino - licorice, black currant on the nose and black raspberries, cedar and a hint of tobacco on the palate with a silky finish. This is so lovely right now and the price point ($65) makes it a steal. Not sure how the pros rated this so low.
Fantastic Montalcino - licorice, black currant on the nose and black raspberries, cedar and a hint of tobacco on the palate with a silky finish. This is so lovely right now and the price point ($65) makes it a steal. Not sure how the pros rated this so low.
Jul 3rd, 2020
Deep garnet hue. Heavy tearing. Orange rim variation. Dried prune, plum, and fig, sage, bay leaf, mushroom, earth, and oak on the nose. Mild, soft tannins on the palate. Balance of fruit and spice and oak on the palate. Vintage 2007. ABV 14%.
Deep garnet hue. Heavy tearing. Orange rim variation. Dried prune, plum, and fig, sage, bay leaf, mushroom, earth, and oak on the nose. Mild, soft tannins on the palate. Balance of fruit and spice and oak on the palate. Vintage 2007. ABV 14%.
Jun 13th, 2020Cherry, fig, olive wood, vanilla and tobacco @ Terralsole
Cherry, fig, olive wood, vanilla and tobacco @ Terralsole
Feb 19th, 2020
Dec 31, 2019. Happy NewYear! Gift from Janis and David. Ohlala. We should all have friends like this. Deep red color. Black fruit. Opens up nicely, definitely decant. Had w/ David, Caitlin, Jack D, KK. Great way to end 2019.
Dec 31, 2019. Happy NewYear! Gift from Janis and David. Ohlala. We should all have friends like this. Deep red color. Black fruit. Opens up nicely, definitely decant. Had w/ David, Caitlin, Jack D, KK. Great way to end 2019.
Jan 4th, 2020