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Rennina Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is captivating as balsam herbs, wilted violets, and stone dust smolder up, slowly giving way to a core of crushed blackberry. This is pure class, silky and elegant yet racy. Brisk acidity and masses of mineral-tinged dark red fruits saturate the palate, which is lifted by a orange hint toward the close as salty minerals penetrate. Like liquid stone, the 2016 remains youthfully structured, with a wall of fine tannins that grips the senses and a coating of primary concentration that promises balance for a long life. This is an absolutely stunning vintage for Rennina. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023)
The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is captivating as balsam herbs, wilted violets, and stone dust smolder up, slowly giving way to a core of crushed blackberry. This is pure class, silky and elegant yet racy. Brisk acidity and masses of mineral-tinged dark red fruits saturate the palate, which is lifted by a orange hint toward the close as salty minerals penetrate. Like liquid stone, the 2016 remains youthfully structured, with a wall of fine tannins that grips the senses and a coating of primary concentration that promises balance for a long life. This is an absolutely stunning vintage for Rennina. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023)
This Brunello is medium dark red in color. The nose shows cherry and cassis aromas, draped in anise, cedar, vanilla and a layer of smoke. The palate is fruity and carries a good acidity and tannic structure. A spicy streak cuts through with an herbal character. The finish is long and brings the savory aspect back for a reminder.
This Brunello is medium dark red in color. The nose shows cherry and cassis aromas, draped in anise, cedar, vanilla and a layer of smoke. The palate is fruity and carries a good acidity and tannic structure. A spicy streak cuts through with an herbal character. The finish is long and brings the savory aspect back for a reminder.
Apr 25th, 2021
Still a baby and this is out of a split.
Still a baby and this is out of a split.
Aug 14th, 2018
The tannins are like silk in my mouth! Integrated aromas/flavors of vanilla, fresh plum, and sweet balsamic. Had it with an amazing eight course meal on New Year’s Eve. Such a treat!
The tannins are like silk in my mouth! Integrated aromas/flavors of vanilla, fresh plum, and sweet balsamic. Had it with an amazing eight course meal on New Year’s Eve. Such a treat!
Jan 1st, 2018
Amazing Brunello! Deep red color. Hearty aromas of red/black berries, violets, lavender, grilled rosemary and pine. In the mouth, the dark fruits (cherry and plum) lead the way with hints of black licorice, and iron. Firm and complex. Tannins are tight but well integrated. Beautiful length. Classic! Thank You Kasey and Arpit!
Amazing Brunello! Deep red color. Hearty aromas of red/black berries, violets, lavender, grilled rosemary and pine. In the mouth, the dark fruits (cherry and plum) lead the way with hints of black licorice, and iron. Firm and complex. Tannins are tight but well integrated. Beautiful length. Classic! Thank You Kasey and Arpit!
Nov 6th, 2022
Delightful! Tannic and acidic, but has a dark cherry/currant-ness to it. Slightly smoky but barely. Felt like making a random weeknight feel special so we enjoyed this and it was perfect!
Delightful! Tannic and acidic, but has a dark cherry/currant-ness to it. Slightly smoky but barely. Felt like making a random weeknight feel special so we enjoyed this and it was perfect!
Sep 1st, 2022
Complex and smoooooth. Planned to drink half the bottle with the wife. Ended up drinking the whole thing!
Complex and smoooooth. Planned to drink half the bottle with the wife. Ended up drinking the whole thing!
May 19th, 2022
Acquired recently from auction Solid cork removed via Durand. Right into the decanter with filtering.
Immediately vibrant and fruity aroma. Just smells fresh and bright. First few sips - cherry. Sage underbrush. Needs food.
More notes coming after the chicken parm alla vodka sauce is ready for pairing.
Acquired recently from auction Solid cork removed via Durand. Right into the decanter with filtering.
Immediately vibrant and fruity aroma. Just smells fresh and bright. First few sips - cherry. Sage underbrush. Needs food.
More notes coming after the chicken parm alla vodka sauce is ready for pairing.