Daniel Ciolek

8.0

Clearly past its peak. Amber colored. Nose is oaky with dandelion notes. A little viscous on the palate with nice acidity but otherwise unremarkable palate with only hints of butterscotch , dandelion and oak. A bit of funk at the finish. Sorry I let it sit so long. — 5 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.2

This is banger of a Rosso di Montalcino! Huge nose on opening with dark fruit - primarily dark fruit and wet moss. Palate is bold and surprisingly full bodied with lots of layers - primarily fruit forward with dark cherry, moss, soft spices leaning towards cinnamon - overall more juicy acidity until late when a long smooth tannic finish emerges and lingers pleasurably. Just a lovely experience. — 23 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.0

Delightful rosso! Pleasant elegant nose of cherry strawberry and rose. Light bodied with many layers fresh strawberries dark cherries leather earth tobacco and mineral with fruit dominant on the front end and earthy and tannic notes on the finish. Softened on the finish after a couple hours of air. Many characteristics of a Brunello absent some of the body density and oak influences. — 2 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.1

This was absolutely delightful on day one, day two, and day three. On pop and pour the aroma was pleasant and on the palate it was so well balanced and full bodied it just made me happy all three days. I didn’t want to spoil the experience with analyzing the flavor components. Let’s just say it represented Brunello very well and held up strong over all three days. I’m a new fan of this producer. — 14 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.4

This was singing on opening. Room filling aroma of dark cherry & spice. Fruit forward on the palate with lots of layers - primarily dark cherry clove anise, and wet autumn leaves. Long lingering mouth stimulating finish. Delightfully stimulating. — 25 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.0

Tried another year and still unremarkable. Fresh and crisp but straw and unripe melon and slight oakiness were weak. — 2 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.8

Nice for everyday - not spectacular. There is nothing wrong with this wine as it is well balanced on opening and has a nice dark fruit and spicy palate with a medium long finish. I wouldn’t turn it away. However it lacks complexity if that what you are looking for.. — 2 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.8

Not excited about this vintage. Had a pleasant aroma and mouthwatering acidity with light fruitiness and a trace of tartness but seemed thin. — 16 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.2

Delightful reasonably priced Brunello for the quality. Impressive nose on opening with non—aggressive raspberry strawberry cherry mild spice and mild undergrowth. The palate is fruit forward with the same fruit and spice profiles with soft tannins extending the finish for a while. Not sure it will cellar well but it’s at a peak now with little air needed. — 19 days ago

Daniel Ciolek

Solid medium priced Brunello. Pleasant earthy and subtle dark rose petals on the nose. A bit tight in opening. After 2 hours of air the palate was delightful with cherry, undergrowth, cinnamon, clove, a touch of leather and balsamic in a complex layered blend that evolves. The finish was long and satisfying with prominent yet subtle tannins. Great value compared to three digit Brunello. The key is allowing the time to breathe. — 2 months ago