Mocali
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Served double-blind. Ruby red with a translucent core, a very slight watery edge with no signs of particles or gas. Medium-plus viscosity. On the nose, largely red fruits with some brambles, dried herbs, dry earth and some spices leading me to believe that this may see some oak. On the palate, confirmed the red and dark fruits, confirmed the spices along with dried herbs. Probably sees a percentage of new oak mixed with used oak, probably barrique. Loads of acid; almost enamel stripping and firm tannic structure. Fairly long finish. Initial thoughts were Sangiovese. I called 2016 Chianti Classico…wasn’t too far off.
Served double-blind. Ruby red with a translucent core, a very slight watery edge with no signs of particles or gas. Medium-plus viscosity. On the nose, largely red fruits with some brambles, dried herbs, dry earth and some spices leading me to believe that this may see some oak. On the palate, confirmed the red and dark fruits, confirmed the spices along with dried herbs. Probably sees a percentage of new oak mixed with used oak, probably barrique. Loads of acid; almost enamel stripping and firm tannic structure. Fairly long finish. Initial thoughts were Sangiovese. I called 2016 Chianti Classico…wasn’t too far off.
Classic BdM. Medium/full, dark cherry, earthy, dusty tannin. Well balanced throughout. Nice compliment to an excellent filet and seafood pasta.
Classic BdM. Medium/full, dark cherry, earthy, dusty tannin. Well balanced throughout. Nice compliment to an excellent filet and seafood pasta.
Jan 6th, 2020Still a good amount if life ahead. Showing all of the tertiary notes of mushroom and soy, while still maintaining bright sour cherry and bramble notes. Worked well with chicken Parm and roasted brassicas!
Still a good amount if life ahead. Showing all of the tertiary notes of mushroom and soy, while still maintaining bright sour cherry and bramble notes. Worked well with chicken Parm and roasted brassicas!
2 people found it helpfulApr 16th, 2014
Dark purple and shows it on the palate with integrated tannins, sour cherry, sweet tobacco box, cedar, and a hint of blackberries. Aroma is sweet but edgy, incorporating some graphite and toast. Lovely pairing with ribeye and an excellent value.
Dark purple and shows it on the palate with integrated tannins, sour cherry, sweet tobacco box, cedar, and a hint of blackberries. Aroma is sweet but edgy, incorporating some graphite and toast. Lovely pairing with ribeye and an excellent value.
Jul 4th, 2017
Wow! Hold on for the ride! The best is yet to come.
Wow! Hold on for the ride! The best is yet to come.
Sep 26th, 2016
Lots of life ahead. Let her breathe. Big fruit, oak, acid, and tannin.
Lots of life ahead. Let her breathe. Big fruit, oak, acid, and tannin.
Sep 20th, 2016
From 375 ml format.
The nose is more delicate based on what I'm used to. Red fruits, with maybe red licorice. The palette is powerful and tight, as the tannins are underripe. Love the acid structure, complimented with raspberries and capsicum. Lovely long finish, but this needs another five years to show its true colors. Having said that, this will be excellent in time.
From 375 ml format.
The nose is more delicate based on what I'm used to. Red fruits, with maybe red licorice. The palette is powerful and tight, as the tannins are underripe. Love the acid structure, complimented with raspberries and capsicum. Lovely long finish, but this needs another five years to show its true colors. Having said that, this will be excellent in time.
Nice sneak peek of the 2011 Brunello vintage.
Nice sneak peek of the 2011 Brunello vintage.
Dec 12th, 2015
Sneak peek
Sneak peek
Dec 9th, 2015Impressive. Taut, but well balanced. This glides across the palette - loving it. This is not a one night stand. Serious brunello drinkers take one step forward!
Impressive. Taut, but well balanced. This glides across the palette - loving it. This is not a one night stand. Serious brunello drinkers take one step forward!
Nov 7th, 2015