2015 Brunello di Montalcino
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Made with certified-organic fruit, the Cordella 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows a note of scorched earth or burnt ember that I recognize from some of the other Brunelli from this warm and sunny 2015 vintage. The wine is not overripe per se, but the warm conditions of the vintage have instead endorsed toasted or charcoal-like aromas. Those smoky tones are backed by dark fruit, cherry confit and blackberry preserves. Try out some barbecued beef ribs for this one.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
James Suckling
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The 2015 Cordella Brunello di Montalcino is spicy and intense from the first tilt of the glass, as peppery herbs blow off to reveal crushed raspberry, smoky minerals and dusty rose. The finish is long, structured and impeccably balanced, with lingering notes of dried wild berries, leather and savory spice. This is really quite pretty and should get better after a few years of cellaring.
Tasted blind. Mid ruby. Lifted cassis (!) and cherry nose. Supple fruit with very firm tannins and with notes of oak and candyfloss on the finish. Looks a little manufactured. (WS)
This has an unwonted, intensely floral note of eucalyptus and tee tree oil, which makes it immediately recognizable against other 2015 Brunellos. Besides that, there are ripe rose stems and dried lavender. It has a racy core of boisterous berries that dive inwards and outwards of firm, structured tannins. The juxtaposition of steely resolve and intense florals are quite remarkable. Very classy. Drink from 2025.