Italy

Brunello di Montalcino

Full

Cork

Riserva

A typical vintage of the past with moderate temperatures throughout spring and summer, a bit of rain in September and harvest lasting until mid-October. Of three different bottles tasted, one was exceptional, another very, very good and a further one just slightly tired. Overall, this fully but beautifully developed Brunello was impressive. 

Cocoa and coffee mingle with liquorice, undergrowth and dried orange peel. The surprisingly dense core is lifted by vibrant acidity. Tangy and saline, it finishes with pleasant amaro notes. At dinner, it was respectfully paired with a simple cockerel-stuffed ravioli tossed in olive oil, Parmigiano and pepper: this doesn't need a powerful meat dish as the tannins are already absorbed.

Sangiovese

Col d'Orcia, Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, 1979

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A typical vintage of the past with moderate temperatures throughout spring and summer, a bit of rain in September and harvest la

Col d'Orcia, Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, 1979

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