The most delicious bursting dusty cherries, balsamico, slight diesel but only after 36 hours, all structure for those initial inpatient sips. Nobel and giving only in its own terms. It’s the spiritual/actual offspring of the Biondi-Santi wines.
The most delicious bursting dusty cherries, balsamico, slight diesel but only after 36 hours, all structure for those initial inpatient sips. Nobel and giving only in its own terms. It’s the spiritual/actual offspring of the Biondi-Santi wines.
Aug 16th, 2026
Final bottle of 2004 Normale. A pleasure to drink now with rich, sweet fruit, soft tannins, and fresh, appetizing acidity to bring all into balance and extend the finish. Lorenzo Magnelli’s Father vinified the 2004 as Lorenzo’s first vintage in charge was 2006. Looking forward to drinking bottles of the 2004 Riserva in the coming years.
Final bottle of 2004 Normale. A pleasure to drink now with rich, sweet fruit, soft tannins, and fresh, appetizing acidity to bring all into balance and extend the finish. Lorenzo Magnelli’s Father vinified the 2004 as Lorenzo’s first vintage in charge was 2006. Looking forward to drinking bottles of the 2004 Riserva in the coming years.
Dec 28th, 2020Similar to impressions from barrel...fresh, elegant, and delicious.
Similar to impressions from barrel...fresh, elegant, and delicious.
Nov 13th, 2019
My own Barolo vs. Brunello,2013, half bottle, same price, challenge:
the Barolo was ethereal... light but fragrant. Roses. Olives. Drinking beautifully now but of course it should go longer. The brunello was cherry, earthy, medium tannins, tighter... but also showing well at an early age. I'm buying another of the Barolo.
My own Barolo vs. Brunello,2013, half bottle, same price, challenge:
the Barolo was ethereal... light but fragrant. Roses. Olives. Drinking beautifully now but of course it should go longer. The brunello was cherry, earthy, medium tannins, tighter... but also showing well at an early age. I'm buying another of the Barolo.
Dec 12th, 2018
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
