2013 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Al Granchio
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Dusty rose, cocoa and sweet herbs offset by dried citrus and a hint of shaved cedar lift up from the darkly alluring 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio. There are depths of velvety texture here, offset by tart woodland berries, salty minerals and zesty acids, and grippy tannins that come forward toward the close. Youthfully structured and cheek-puckering, the 2013 is still in need of a number of years to come fully into focus, but it is also packed full of tension and character. I’ll be very happy to taste this again in another five years.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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One of three single-vineyard expressions from Val di Suga, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio opens to a nicely saturated color and beautifully intense aromas. Fruit is sourced from a site located in the southeast quadrant of Montalcino where steep diurnal shifts help to sharpen and maximize those pretty fruit aromas. Wild cherry and blackberry are followed by aniseed, camphor ash and balsam herb. This elegant wine delivers an impressive load of Sangiovese typicity. This wine was aged in French barrique for 24 months, and the oak is expertly integrated. Some 8,000 bottles were made.
Mid ruby with orange tinges. A little closed, hinting at forest fruit. Soft, dark-fruit palate with quite a big load of stalky tannins. Faced with these massive tannins, the fruit may eventually run out of time. (WS)
Lustrous mid ruby. Unusual, dusty, mellow cherry nose that is a touch singed. Much better on the palate with focused cherry, stalky tannins and racy acidity. Will need more time to mellow out the tannic load. (WS) (JR)