2016 Brunello di Montalcino
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The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows delicate aromas of blue flower, redcurrant, cranberry and potting soils. It has all the basic components of a classic Sangiovese. Fruit is sourced from across the estate vineyard holdings ranging from 200 to 600 meters above sea level, or the ceiling of the appellation. Baking spice is delivered to the palate with silky, almost glossy tannins. The mouthfeel is extremely fine. This is a very Burgundian Brunello, with 38,500 bottles made. (ML)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
James Suckling
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Sweet spices, roses and dusty stone give way to rubbed sage and rosemary as the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino slowly evolves in the glass. This is pure elegance, silky-smooth and supple with a mineral tinge that adds a lovely depth to its black cherry fruit as brisk acidity adds a lovely tension. Saline minerals cascade throughout as a tinge of orange mingles with gritty tannins, and liquid stone notes linger through the long and staining finale. (EG)
Very spicy with dried mushroom, pepper and dark fruit, such as black cherries on the nose. Full-bodied with round, creamy tannins and lots of structure. An impressive 2016 Brunello. Drink or hold.
Healthy mid ruby. Closed and compact leafy nose. Still very youthful and embryonic. Distinct earthiness with a minerally undertow and ripe cherry. Spectacular balance of ripe, sweet cherry, tangy acidity and really fine, long tannins. Amazing focus and energy. (WS)