2015 Canalicchio Brunello di Montalcino
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Tasted blind. Mid ruby with bright orange tinges. Quite sweet and generous on the nose and intense and deep on the palate. Bags of chewy, bitter-sweet tannins. Has plenty of everything, including potential. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
James Suckling
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The Franco Pacenti 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is another classic expression from a vintage that I found to be surprisingly homogenous across the appellation. Perhaps this wine is a bit more tempered and cooler in terms of its aromatic offerings, insisting instead on delicate floral and wild berry aromas. It shows pretty points of sharpness and detail that you don't normally find in a vintage that was as evenly warm and sunny like 2015. Despite its more timid demeanor, this Brunello shows a beautiful capacity to grow in intensity the longer it opens in the glass. Be patient and give it time. Some 24,000 bottles were released in January 2020.
Beautiful ripe cherries and raspberries with some dust and spice. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Tangy acidity. Drink or hold.