2005 Brunello di Montalcino
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Poured at a retrospective tasting going back to 1999 held in NYC. Aged 48 months. Pale bricky-red but oh-so fragrant – roses, cherries, dried herbs and flowers, with an earthy richness, like dried porcini. Acidity fantastic; tannins still have real grip, but the wine has mellowed to a satin-velvet nap. Could be happy just drinking in the fragrance. (TQT)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is a model of total finesse and elegance. Seamless in the glass, the 2005 has developed beautifully since it was first released a few years back. Black cherry, plum, spice, menthol and licorice meld together in an effortless Brunello that is a pure pleasure to taste today. Readers lucky enough to own it can look forward to another 10-15 years of fabulous drinking.
The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is awesome. Dark fruit, minerals, spices and a host of balsamic notes emerge from this powerful, textured Brunello. Poggio di Sotto's 2005 is one of the most muscular, concentrated wines of the vintage. The intensity of the fruit beautifully balances the tannins on the finish, where mint and flowers frame the close. This is a seductive, mysterious Brunello that provides endless fascination and discovery. Readers will want to put it on their short lists! Proprietor Piero Palmucci gave his 2005 Brunello a full four years in cask. A 2005 Riserva is also in the works.
The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is awesome. Dark fruit, minerals, spices and a host of balsamic notes emerge from this powerful, textured Brunello. Poggio di Sotto’s 2005 is one of the most muscular, concentrated wines of the vintage. The intensity of the fruit beautifully balances the tannins on the finish, where mint and flowers frame the close. This is a seductive, mysterious Brunello that provides endless fascination and discovery. Readers will want to put it on their short lists! Proprietor Piero Palmucci gave his 2005 Brunello a full four years in cask. A 2005 Riserva is also in the works. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Proprietor Piero Palmucci is not only making some of the most brilliant wines in Montalcino, he is now inspiring a whole new generation of young growers with his non-interventionalist philosophy to viticulture and traditional approach to winemaking. A visit to these small cellars is always fascinating, particularly spending some time tasting through barrel samples cask by cask. This is a stunning set of wines readers will not want to miss. The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino may very well end up being the wine of the vintage, while the Rossos reach a level matched by very few other wines. Importer: Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 332-4999
About the producer
There are few names in Brunello di Montalcino that rank higher than Poggio di Sotto. The estate's obsession with clonal quality, combined with its incredibly elegant winemaking style has garnered a loyal fanbase.