2012 Brunello di Montalcino
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Tasting notes
The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino offers bright intensity and an elegant approach. The bouquet is redolent of cassis, dried blackberry, toasted almond and pipe tobacco. There are sweet notes from the fruit and savory notes developed over the wine's long aging period. Both aspects are nicely contrasted against each other. This wine should continue to evolve and will put on more weight with age.
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James Suckling
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
More reviews and scores
Tasted blind. Mature ruby with narrow, orange rim. Hints of baking spice on the nose. Plenty of ripe fruit on the palate and just a touch candied. Straightforward and ready now. (WS)
Complex aromas of dried figs, dark fruits and hints of walnuts and dried meat. Full body, dense and polished palate. Velvety and poised tannins and a flavorful finish. Yet always refined and beautiful. You want to drink it now and can, but it has a beautiful future.
About the producer
Sassetti Livio Pertimali is one of the leading estates in Montalcino – consistently producing some of the region’s top Brunello wines.