Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
If the late Paolo Bea ever made a Brunello, it might resemble something like this. The 2008 Colleone BdM pours a deep garnet; slightly browning with some rim variation. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. Some light signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a mostly desiccated fruit profile: cherries, dried red flowers, tomatoes, balsamic, leather, and spices. Definitely some VA; “it must be Italian!” On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. The notes from the nose are confirmed. The finish is long and layered. I want more time with wine; it’s a story teller. This 2008, compared to the 2006 La Torre from the other night, just has a bit more structure to it and having enough experience with both vintages, that tracks. Drink now and through 2028.
If the late Paolo Bea ever made a Brunello, it might resemble something like this. The 2008 Colleone BdM pours a deep garnet; slightly browning with some rim variation. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. Some light signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a mostly desiccated fruit profile: cherries, dried red flowers, tomatoes, balsamic, leather, and spices. Definitely some VA; “it must be Italian!” On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. The notes from the nose are confirmed. The finish is long and layered. I want more time with wine; it’s a story teller. This 2008, compared to the 2006 La Torre from the other night, just has a bit more structure to it and having enough experience with both vintages, that tracks. Drink now and through 2028.
Feb 7th, 2024Natural Brunello never looked so good.
Natural Brunello never looked so good.
Nov 7th, 2016
Black cherry, sweet liquor on the nose, incredibly smooth finish, leave you wanting more. Would want to try this vintage aged few more years to see how it tastes. Definitely a special occasion wine for this price
Black cherry, sweet liquor on the nose, incredibly smooth finish, leave you wanting more. Would want to try this vintage aged few more years to see how it tastes. Definitely a special occasion wine for this price
Nov 6th, 2017Had for Jacks birthday celebration. It was bright, smooth and balanced. Had a great grassy or barnyard nose. Perfect match for our dinner and lighter style red for Wendy. Right price range at $100 at the highest level restaurant in NYC.
Had for Jacks birthday celebration. It was bright, smooth and balanced. Had a great grassy or barnyard nose. Perfect match for our dinner and lighter style red for Wendy. Right price range at $100 at the highest level restaurant in NYC.
Mar 23rd, 2017
16.5 Mature, but still a few years left. Good fruit, not very complex. M length.
16.5 Mature, but still a few years left. Good fruit, not very complex. M length.
Jan 28th, 2016Smooth, uniquely soft Brunello with a long and lingering finish with soft tannins. Lovely and drinkable today.
Smooth, uniquely soft Brunello with a long and lingering finish with soft tannins. Lovely and drinkable today.
Sep 27th, 2015
Após 1h30 no decanter, mostrou a cara! Mas esperava mais! 2004 vintage. Em 28/fev/15.
Após 1h30 no decanter, mostrou a cara! Mas esperava mais! 2004 vintage. Em 28/fev/15.
Mar 1st, 2015
