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Just returned from a week in Montepulciano. While the ancient town’s signature “Nobile” wine isn’t as well regarded as neighbor Montalcino’s famous Brunello, this wine held up big time. Drank like some of the Chianti Classicos I’ve enjoyed from the area some 50 miles north — dry with big flavor, salt, crisp tannins — probably my favorite russo from our week in Italy. — 7 days ago
Another beautiful Etna Rosso from Russo. His versions are light on their feet, spicy, just juicy enough, that just become incredible as the tannins arrive and provide backbone. — 4 months ago
Excellent Etna. So fun exploring a region and its different producers. This had more dark chocolate smokiness than Russo. Both excellent examples — 2 months ago
On an Etna Rosso kick and this is one of the best. Maybe the best? The combination of fruit and lively tannins that are elegant but enough to wake you up. — 4 months ago
Decanted this, took a sip, and immediately put it back in the bottle. Way too tight. After a day, it was ready to go. A fuller bodied Etna, more balsamic/woody. Delicious but not as singular as the Russo bottles. — 4 months ago
Andy Stabile
Just returned from a week in Montepulciano.
While the ancient town’s signature “Nobile” wine isn’t as well regarded as neighbor Montalcino’s famous Brunello, this wine held up big time. Drank like some of the Chianti Classicos I’ve enjoyed from the area some 50 miles north — dry with big flavor, salt, crisp tannins — probably my favorite russo from our week in Italy. — 7 days ago