Altesino
Brunello di Montalcino
Past its peak. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing interesting, either.
Past its peak. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing interesting, either.
May 27th, 2018Just so much fun to drink, with it imploded tannins, herbaceous red fruits and positively dry and fresh finish. Good for another ten years.
Just so much fun to drink, with it imploded tannins, herbaceous red fruits and positively dry and fresh finish. Good for another ten years.
Jan 12th, 2017Heavy balsamic notes, sour cherry, lots of dried fruit. Beautiful.
Heavy balsamic notes, sour cherry, lots of dried fruit. Beautiful.
May 11th, 2016Beautiful, classic Sangiovese fruit, leather, earth. Alcohol was sticking out a bit for me, but no one else seemed to notice, so probably just my issue on this day. Nice, and plenty in the tank.
Beautiful, classic Sangiovese fruit, leather, earth. Alcohol was sticking out a bit for me, but no one else seemed to notice, so probably just my issue on this day. Nice, and plenty in the tank.
Jun 2nd, 2015Wow! Enjoying a glass of this open sample
Wow! Enjoying a glass of this open sample
Nov 6th, 20142008 vintage on Mar 27, 2017. Tannins are much softer than the last time I had it 2-3 years ago. Minimal fruit flavours and acidity.
2008 vintage on Mar 27, 2017. Tannins are much softer than the last time I had it 2-3 years ago. Minimal fruit flavours and acidity.
Mar 30th, 2017Rich umami strong but balanced tannins, a little slate and spices, and beautifully light fruit
Rich umami strong but balanced tannins, a little slate and spices, and beautifully light fruit
Oct 9th, 2016