2016 Brunello di Montalcino
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Mid ruby with orange tinges. Sweet and at the same time a little numb on the nose. Quite a bit of brooding power. Rich, ripe cherry fruit that isn't immediately reminiscent of Sangiovese or Brunello. Quickly closes up on the finish. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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From an estate situated in the south-west of the region in the village of Camigliano, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is classic with lifted, herbal aromatics of fresh mint and rose petal, oregano, and tart red cherry. Medium-bodied and vinous, the palate is savory with tangy red cherry fruit and salinity. Its more tertiary characteristics make this ready to drink now, while its vibrant structure will also welcome time in cellar. Enjoy over the next 15 years.
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Tenuta La Fuga is very pretty and sweetly spiced, showing wild strawberries with hints of mint and cedar. It soothes the palate with a mix of ripe cherry and blackberry, laced with orange citrus. Rounded tannins come through toward the close, yet the focus here remains on fruit and balanced sweetness. It’s a very pleasant and somewhat-immediate Brunello for the near term.