2015 Brunello di Montalcino
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The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is shows smoky minerals up front, with dusty dried florals, hints of cedar and wild herbs. With time in the glass, the 2015 opens to reveal spicy strawberry, yet this is a savory expression from start to finish. Pure red fruits wash effortlessly across the palate, while inner floral tones mount toward the finale. The 2015 finishes a bit short, in an easy- going yet also simple expression, with lingering red fruits and peppery herbal tones.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
James Suckling
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Tasted blind. Mid ruby. Subdued and slightly grubby/reductive red-fruit nose. Subtle palate that takes its time to open up. Elegant but with slightly bitter tannins. Can be approached now, but will hold. (WS)
The Camigliano 2015 Brunello di Montalcino sees fruit from a 50-hectare vineyard planted 300 to 350 meters above sea level. The soils show lots of variation with clay, sand, rock and marine fossils. The wine's bouquet reveals classic Brunello characteristics of wild berry, forest floor, pressed rose petal, crushed stone and spice. You also get those typical balsam and herbal tones that are so specific to Montalcino. In fact, I argue that they come across with even more intensity in a beautifully balanced and sunny vintage such as 2015. This wine ages in 60-hectoliter botti for 24 months, making for a firm yet surprisingly streamlined mouthfeel. With 160,000 bottles made, the wine was released in January 2020.
A bright and elegant Brunello that suggests sliced oranges, tulips and rose petals. Medium-to full-bodied and finely structured, drawing on silky layers of tannins and a vibrant edge of acidity. Drink now or hold.