Wulf Losee

9.0

Balsamic scent with a hint fennel on the nose. Red plums on the front. A solid tannic structure dominates the middle palate and the finish. I would describe tannic flavors as Black truffles combined with the scent of wet cobblestones. A mineral tartness asserts itself above these flavors at the end. And it has a long finish that seems to go on forever.

DAY 2: I left it corked in a bottle overnight. The distinctive nose faded into a more generic leathery smell. The red plum fruit is still present, but the tannic structure has become less intense, revealing a softer minerality. The truffles are gone. And the wet cobblestones are gone. And the tartness of the finish has mellowed. It’s still a long finish, but it now leaves a chalky texture on the tongue. Once it opens, this wine is less unique, but it’s still a fine tipple. — 2 months ago

Seba Stian

8.9

Ripe sour cherry nose, also violet. Medium + body, with again ripe sour cherries - which are, 1 year aged in Slavonial oak results in subtle wooden hints, but fruit shines on the foreground, raspberries mainly, starts with tingling acidity and evenly transform into polished ripe sour cherry aftertaste, balanced. Very good, especially for the price, "mini" Brunello :) — 9 years ago

Eduardo Bolaños

Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA

9.2

Producer is Fornacina! My favorite brunello producer — 11 years ago