2015 Brunello di Montalcino
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The Mocali 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers a robust and dark profile that is loaded tight with black cherry and plummy fruit with spice and tilled earth. Some pretty balsam herb appears as a light accent adding brightness and intensity. The tannins are tucked in there at the back, showing silky texture over a medium-weight finish. Some 45,000 bottles were made.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino presents a bouquet that leads with subtle cherry, strawberry, and hints of cedar, opening over time to show an alluring mix of sweet spice, dusty florals and air-dried meats. Soft textures contrast savory spice and woodland berries, yet the 2015 remains creamy, as red fruit coasts across the senses, guided by brisk acids and minerals. The finish is medium in length, with brisk acids tugging at the senses, and hints of tannin that resonate under a pretty display of lingering floral tones.
Tasted blind. Mid ruby. A little stalky and grubby at first and needs lots of air. Elegant, sweet-sour cherry palate with sandpapery tannins. Elegant, concentrated and long. (WS)
This is a ripe, decadent Brunello with dried blackberries, ash and vanilla. Full-bodied and dense with extracted tannins and tarry accents. A plush style that will soften, given time. Drink from 2026.