Trader Joe's, $30
My first Brunello. Color was a rich ruby with an unusual brownish tint. Incredible tannic/acid balance, the perfect mouthfeel. On the drier side but nice red fruits kept it balanced. Initial slightly overpowering compost on the nose and taste, but mellowed after breathing into a nice interesting earthy background. A nice treat for the new year, ultimately I think it's worthy of the price, it offered some new complexities and refinement compared to my usual ~$10 bottles
Trader Joe's, $30
My first Brunello. Color was a rich ruby with an unusual brownish tint. Incredible tannic/acid balance, the perfect mouthfeel. On the drier side but nice red fruits kept it balanced. Initial slightly overpowering compost on the nose and taste, but mellowed after breathing into a nice interesting earthy background. A nice treat for the new year, ultimately I think it's worthy of the price, it offered some new complexities and refinement compared to my usual ~$10 bottles
Jan 11th, 2021
Very nice brunello with mellowing tannins, tar, leather. 2013.
Very nice brunello with mellowing tannins, tar, leather. 2013.
Sep 6th, 2020
Dusty tannins give way to strawberries wrapped in leather and cigar ash after about 45 minutes. Good acidity. Not the most complex exemplar of the style but a nice value. In other words, the epitome of an upscale Trader Joe's wine
Dusty tannins give way to strawberries wrapped in leather and cigar ash after about 45 minutes. Good acidity. Not the most complex exemplar of the style but a nice value. In other words, the epitome of an upscale Trader Joe's wine
Aug 19th, 2019
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
