Cortonesi
La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Yum yummers macyummerstein. Elegant and floral, expansive, and holy heck it’ll age.
Yum yummers macyummerstein. Elegant and floral, expansive, and holy heck it’ll age.
Aug 26th, 2023
This is not the Riserva (it’s the regular Brunello), but it’s really nice. Complex nose feautures dark cherry, balsamic notes, warm gravel. Rich, focused, and concentrated, loads of sandstony earthy notes, rich dark fruit. Lots of soft tannin. Long finish. Just entering its drinking window.
This is not the Riserva (it’s the regular Brunello), but it’s really nice. Complex nose feautures dark cherry, balsamic notes, warm gravel. Rich, focused, and concentrated, loads of sandstony earthy notes, rich dark fruit. Lots of soft tannin. Long finish. Just entering its drinking window.
Sep 19th, 2022
Pale ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, cherry and plum.
Dry. Red cherry, plum, light oak spice. Light and fruity.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Pale ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, cherry and plum.
Dry. Red cherry, plum, light oak spice. Light and fruity.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Very good - not great. Nose on opening was lovely with muted earthy dark fruits. A bit tannic on opening so not describing first glass. Next day the tannins and acidity were balanced and the flavors were again earth forward with dark berries, fig, balsamic with clove, tobacco/leather. Moderately long finish. All the components of a good Brunello are there - except for the “wow” factor of a pop of the flavors and layers of the experience.
Very good - not great. Nose on opening was lovely with muted earthy dark fruits. A bit tannic on opening so not describing first glass. Next day the tannins and acidity were balanced and the flavors were again earth forward with dark berries, fig, balsamic with clove, tobacco/leather. Moderately long finish. All the components of a good Brunello are there - except for the “wow” factor of a pop of the flavors and layers of the experience.
Sep 15th, 2024
Nariz: cereza, Frambuesa, cuero, tierra, especies, tabaco, rosas secas
Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M/M+
Bueno por precio.
Nariz: cereza, Frambuesa, cuero, tierra, especies, tabaco, rosas secas
Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M/M+
Bueno por precio.
Very nice brunello di montalcino bought at Costco for $40. Light with some dark notes, easy and drinkable. Very good example of this style. Would buy again.
Very nice brunello di montalcino bought at Costco for $40. Light with some dark notes, easy and drinkable. Very good example of this style. Would buy again.
May 26th, 2024Celebrating 47 a month later (post colonoscopy and 10 year anniversary celebrations). Staple favourite with my favourite person. We wanted a Gianni Brunelli and said so to the Somm; he then suggested this approachable delight. Great, great bottle. Happy and reasonable (for Otto e Mezzo!). ❤️
Celebrating 47 a month later (post colonoscopy and 10 year anniversary celebrations). Staple favourite with my favourite person. We wanted a Gianni Brunelli and said so to the Somm; he then suggested this approachable delight. Great, great bottle. Happy and reasonable (for Otto e Mezzo!). ❤️
Apr 13th, 2024
Really pretty nice and a decent value. Relatively ready to go (with food and a decant). Great pairing with a steak in Vegas.
Really pretty nice and a decent value. Relatively ready to go (with food and a decant). Great pairing with a steak in Vegas.
Feb 3rd, 2024Это Россо реально конкурирует с Брунелло. Он как занфандель, но лучше и благородней.
Это Россо реально конкурирует с Брунелло. Он как занфандель, но лучше и благородней.
Jun 24th, 2023
See previous note: A bit more restrained than previous bottle, nose more mute…
However…a sip after a taste of Asado Negro( Bottom round in a sweet-sour onion sauce) ba boom! Bitter oranges, mint, oak, sous-bois. It has that tomato rubbed leather couch thing.A needle in a haystack find @ WTSO. Nice savory, almost salty quality. It rides that red/brown edge. I’m sure a few more years would be nice.
See previous note: A bit more restrained than previous bottle, nose more mute…
However…a sip after a taste of Asado Negro( Bottom round in a sweet-sour onion sauce) ba boom! Bitter oranges, mint, oak, sous-bois. It has that tomato rubbed leather couch thing.A needle in a haystack find @ WTSO. Nice savory, almost salty quality. It rides that red/brown edge. I’m sure a few more years would be nice.