Podere Scopetone
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Rustic, traditional wine. Needs plenty of air/time.
Rustic, traditional wine. Needs plenty of air/time.
Apr 4th, 2021
The 14 is soft and pretty. All about that refined acidity. Maybe not one for the cellar but it is very enjoyable right now!
The 14 is soft and pretty. All about that refined acidity. Maybe not one for the cellar but it is very enjoyable right now!
Mar 9th, 2021
Bright red. Very perfumed floral nose of red berries and minty herbs. High but harmonious acidity lifts and extends the strawberry, orange peel and mineral flavors on the long, vibrant back end. The wine ages roughly 24 months in 33-hL Slavonian oak casks. Scopetone’s Brunellos are always some of the shrillest, most taut and pristine wines made in all of Montalcino, though at times they could use just a touch more flesh. That recognized, I love the floral perfume, very juicy strawberry flavors and mineral edge that give this wine a unique personality among Montalcino’s greats. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, April 2018)
Bright red. Very perfumed floral nose of red berries and minty herbs. High but harmonious acidity lifts and extends the strawberry, orange peel and mineral flavors on the long, vibrant back end. The wine ages roughly 24 months in 33-hL Slavonian oak casks. Scopetone’s Brunellos are always some of the shrillest, most taut and pristine wines made in all of Montalcino, though at times they could use just a touch more flesh. That recognized, I love the floral perfume, very juicy strawberry flavors and mineral edge that give this wine a unique personality among Montalcino’s greats. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, April 2018)
1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2018
A perfect restaurant wine. Drinking very well on NYE!
A perfect restaurant wine. Drinking very well on NYE!
Jan 2nd, 2014
tart dark fruit, benefits a lot from at least 1 hour of decanting or in the glass, delicious with pizza
tart dark fruit, benefits a lot from at least 1 hour of decanting or in the glass, delicious with pizza
May 11th, 2023Going slowly down the Brunello rabbit hole. Probably opened too early, think this needs another 5-10 years for the tannins and acidity to soften and integrate. After a lot of time and aeration though, could start to see potential here. Very lean wine, bright acidity, a hint of sour cherry and raspberry left me wanting more body and fruit.
Going slowly down the Brunello rabbit hole. Probably opened too early, think this needs another 5-10 years for the tannins and acidity to soften and integrate. After a lot of time and aeration though, could start to see potential here. Very lean wine, bright acidity, a hint of sour cherry and raspberry left me wanting more body and fruit.
Dec 10th, 2022
Very classical brunello with all elements in the right corner. Modest but intriguing red fruits, pretty tannines and a decently long finish. 100,- + @ Pekelhaaring Amsterdam was maybe a 30,- off
Very classical brunello with all elements in the right corner. Modest but intriguing red fruits, pretty tannines and a decently long finish. 100,- + @ Pekelhaaring Amsterdam was maybe a 30,- off
Nov 12th, 2022
A dusty garnet, with considerable bricking and orange tinges. Much more rustic and lighter than most Brunellos I’ve encountered. Classic Sangiovese notes on the nose with old, worn leather and smoked tobacco. The fruit has faded a good bit but the dried cherries and dark, plummy fruits still show well. The floral aromatics are prominent after plenty of air.
Even going on seventeen years, there’s still a more approachable nature to this than most of its cousins. Needs plenty of time decanting but it’s worth it. Dry, with low acidity, this opens up to you more than others and is just plain eager to please. The damp forest floor characteristics kick in and makes this so comforting despite a touch of astringency. Silky elegant tannins.
On the palate, there’s a deep notes of mocha and vanilla, along with more slightly fading fruit and pencil lead. Little touches of cinnamon and leather compliment. This is unique among Brunellos I’ve tasted in that it’s there to be light and enjoyable. Drink up.
A dusty garnet, with considerable bricking and orange tinges. Much more rustic and lighter than most Brunellos I’ve encountered. Classic Sangiovese notes on the nose with old, worn leather and smoked tobacco. The fruit has faded a good bit but the dried cherries and dark, plummy fruits still show well. The floral aromatics are prominent after plenty of air.
Even going on seventeen years, there’s still a more approachable nature to this than most of its cousins. Needs plenty of time decanting but it’s worth it. Dry, with low acidity, this opens up to you more than others and is just plain eager to please. The damp forest floor characteristics kick in and makes this so comforting despite a touch of astringency. Silky elegant tannins.
On the palate, there’s a deep notes of mocha and vanilla, along with more slightly fading fruit and pencil lead. Little touches of cinnamon and leather compliment. This is unique among Brunellos I’ve tasted in that it’s there to be light and enjoyable. Drink up.