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The 2006 La Torre pours a slightly hazy garnet color; browning with some rim variation. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous and showing the typical nature of the vintage; full, round, generous. The fruit is mostly desiccated in profile with leather, espresso, chocolate, earth and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. The structure is very well integrated but keeping everything propped up. The finish is long, lovely. Drink now. I wouldn’t hold these past 2026.
The 2006 La Torre pours a slightly hazy garnet color; browning with some rim variation. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous and showing the typical nature of the vintage; full, round, generous. The fruit is mostly desiccated in profile with leather, espresso, chocolate, earth and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. The structure is very well integrated but keeping everything propped up. The finish is long, lovely. Drink now. I wouldn’t hold these past 2026.
At the peak of its drinking window the 2010 La Torre BdM is delicious right now. Slightly wild, it has an autumnal quality that evokes brambles, blackberries and perhaps even a touch of dried leaves. Not the most polished but like a brisk walk in a cool breeze, there's something to be cherished here.
At the peak of its drinking window the 2010 La Torre BdM is delicious right now. Slightly wild, it has an autumnal quality that evokes brambles, blackberries and perhaps even a touch of dried leaves. Not the most polished but like a brisk walk in a cool breeze, there's something to be cherished here.
Busted loose the 2008 to assess early drinking potential. A sacrifice of one bottle for five. Honestly, there is something about 2008 Brunellos that are less austere/classic than 2006, but do not possess that tiny bit of burn from the heat of 2007. So, drink earlier (now) or wait for another 4-7 years. 2008s are drinkers and keepers.
Busted loose the 2008 to assess early drinking potential. A sacrifice of one bottle for five. Honestly, there is something about 2008 Brunellos that are less austere/classic than 2006, but do not possess that tiny bit of burn from the heat of 2007. So, drink earlier (now) or wait for another 4-7 years. 2008s are drinkers and keepers.
Wow. I was scared this 1993 might be past its prime, but it may have been more alive than the 1995, in the end. Vibrant acid to go along with the earthy, truffley Sangio goodness. Stellar showing.
Wow. I was scared this 1993 might be past its prime, but it may have been more alive than the 1995, in the end. Vibrant acid to go along with the earthy, truffley Sangio goodness. Stellar showing.
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
