Cheesy funky nose, mild palate. Easy drinking.
Cheesy funky nose, mild palate. Easy drinking.
1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2014Out of this world. Extremely smooth and balanced with a short finish, full bodied, beautiful garnet with shades of orange like a heritage wine. Maraschino cherry, dark chocolate, sweet tobacco, definite hints of oak. This makes me cry inside and wish I lived in Italy. It's not a drink, it's an experience. Wow. Wow... Wow.
Out of this world. Extremely smooth and balanced with a short finish, full bodied, beautiful garnet with shades of orange like a heritage wine. Maraschino cherry, dark chocolate, sweet tobacco, definite hints of oak. This makes me cry inside and wish I lived in Italy. It's not a drink, it's an experience. Wow. Wow... Wow.
Oct 7th, 2018Very typical Brunello. Elegance in fruit and balance. The bottle age has given this much softer tannins. Beautifully structured.
Very typical Brunello. Elegance in fruit and balance. The bottle age has given this much softer tannins. Beautifully structured.
Apr 12th, 2018Purchased @ Enoteca Ballester $40 with 5% discount
Purchased @ Enoteca Ballester $40 with 5% discount
Nov 25th, 201711/16. Feels good on the palette.
11/16. Feels good on the palette.
Nov 21st, 2016Poggio Casciano - Ruffino, 08/05/2014
Poggio Casciano - Ruffino, 08/05/2014
Oct 23rd, 2016Bright cherry goodness
Oct 20th, 2015Ruffino is known for its Chanti, so I decided to try their Brunello. I'm really glad I did. 2008 was not a stellar vintage for Montalcino. This is currently the best 2008 Brunello I've had. The juice looks light, but the palate is full bodied with wonderful fruit. A joy to experience. It takes a while to open, so give it time. Definitely worth trying again. Cheers!!
Ruffino is known for its Chanti, so I decided to try their Brunello. I'm really glad I did. 2008 was not a stellar vintage for Montalcino. This is currently the best 2008 Brunello I've had. The juice looks light, but the palate is full bodied with wonderful fruit. A joy to experience. It takes a while to open, so give it time. Definitely worth trying again. Cheers!!
May 30th, 2015Tão bom quanto um Brunello pode ser. Ótimo acompanhamento para um coq au vin, mesmo não sendo um francês.
Tão bom quanto um Brunello pode ser. Ótimo acompanhamento para um coq au vin, mesmo não sendo um francês.
Feb 22nd, 2015Wonderful. Good time to open this 2008 wine. Opened with a light garnet color. Scents of cherry, sweet raspberry, spice, ginger, cola & Rosemary. Very silky and smooth with lovely aromas. Closed with full bodied fruity softness.
Wonderful. Good time to open this 2008 wine. Opened with a light garnet color. Scents of cherry, sweet raspberry, spice, ginger, cola & Rosemary. Very silky and smooth with lovely aromas. Closed with full bodied fruity softness.
Nov 16th, 2014