Starts out lean for a brunello. Dusty nose that only gets going after several hours.. revealing red and purple fruit, exotic spices- star anise, orange peel, clove, a little coffee bean. Plus prominent tannins and this is almost aglianico-like. Rustic, lively, delicious….
and in a few days it has really hit its stride. More fruit has emerged, edges are smoother, and it’s all class and poise. Would def give it another few years in the cellar. Pushing 9.3
Starts out lean for a brunello. Dusty nose that only gets going after several hours.. revealing red and purple fruit, exotic spices- star anise, orange peel, clove, a little coffee bean. Plus prominent tannins and this is almost aglianico-like. Rustic, lively, delicious….
and in a few days it has really hit its stride. More fruit has emerged, edges are smoother, and it’s all class and poise. Would def give it another few years in the cellar. Pushing 9.3
1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2021
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
