Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Poured out garnet, with some purplish hues. Decanted and tasted over two hours. Rich nose of baked black fruits, tobacco, some earthy, dusty characters, and a patina of volatile acidity. Heaps of prune on the palate, though the acidity does provide an impression of fresher sour cherries on the mid-palate. Concentrated and full-bodied, which most on the table commended. Nice tannins that was fine and dusty, at medium-high levels, appearing mostly on the gums (base of teeth). Finished warm, with more maderised fruit, touched by savoury balsamic and meaty notes. Lacking vitality for me, so not a fan - thought it might have been affected by lacklustre storage conditions, but my notes seem consistent with some CT users. Bottle variation has been noted by others.
Poured out garnet, with some purplish hues. Decanted and tasted over two hours. Rich nose of baked black fruits, tobacco, some earthy, dusty characters, and a patina of volatile acidity. Heaps of prune on the palate, though the acidity does provide an impression of fresher sour cherries on the mid-palate. Concentrated and full-bodied, which most on the table commended. Nice tannins that was fine and dusty, at medium-high levels, appearing mostly on the gums (base of teeth). Finished warm, with more maderised fruit, touched by savoury balsamic and meaty notes. Lacking vitality for me, so not a fan - thought it might have been affected by lacklustre storage conditions, but my notes seem consistent with some CT users. Bottle variation has been noted by others.
1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2022
Tart cherries come together with nuances of dried flowers, citrus and old spice box as the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli opens in the glass. It’s silky and round, yet a core of salty minerality creates a savory tension, as bright red berries and inner florals amass toward the close. This finishes lightly structured with tart fruits and a hint of wild herbs. The Pelagrilli comes from the winery’s vineyards in the north, where the higher content of clay adds an attractively plush weight, which, coupled with 24 months in barrique, makes for a wonderfully opulent but balanced wine. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2021)
Tart cherries come together with nuances of dried flowers, citrus and old spice box as the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli opens in the glass. It’s silky and round, yet a core of salty minerality creates a savory tension, as bright red berries and inner florals amass toward the close. This finishes lightly structured with tart fruits and a hint of wild herbs. The Pelagrilli comes from the winery’s vineyards in the north, where the higher content of clay adds an attractively plush weight, which, coupled with 24 months in barrique, makes for a wonderfully opulent but balanced wine. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2021)
2011 vintage, medium plus tannin, medium acidity, well structure, on the nose secondary aroma is coming out, forest floor, dried violet, can def age longer. Great value too.
2011 vintage, medium plus tannin, medium acidity, well structure, on the nose secondary aroma is coming out, forest floor, dried violet, can def age longer. Great value too.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2016
Yum, so delicious. Great aromatics and flavors going as deep as dark cherry. Nice acidity and a balance of tannins. Great with our meal and afterwards
Yum, so delicious. Great aromatics and flavors going as deep as dark cherry. Nice acidity and a balance of tannins. Great with our meal and afterwards
Jun 21st, 2017
Aromatically closed. This had a riper fruit character, and the aging in French barrique made it richer on the palate. While I think it's good,I'm a much bigger fan of more traditional Brunello. This doesn't have the aromatic complexity that Sangiovese is so famous for.
Aromatically closed. This had a riper fruit character, and the aging in French barrique made it richer on the palate. While I think it's good,I'm a much bigger fan of more traditional Brunello. This doesn't have the aromatic complexity that Sangiovese is so famous for.
Feb 16th, 2017
Birthday wine number 3 in Amsterdam
Birthday wine number 3 in Amsterdam
Oct 29th, 2016
Showing very nicely at the moment #sangiovese #brunello #msclassic
Showing very nicely at the moment #sangiovese #brunello #msclassic
Oct 27th, 2015
2010 vintage. Very elegant style, but simply gorgeous. Vibrant fine tuned fruit, and texture that dances!
2010 vintage. Very elegant style, but simply gorgeous. Vibrant fine tuned fruit, and texture that dances!
Sep 12th, 2015
Came off more tannic than the Vecchie Vigne, but it is a bit leaner in style. Tremendous focus with haunting aromatics.
Came off more tannic than the Vecchie Vigne, but it is a bit leaner in style. Tremendous focus with haunting aromatics.
Aug 15th, 2015
Firm tannins. Berry, chocolate, spice, char flavors
Firm tannins. Berry, chocolate, spice, char flavors
Jan 30th, 2015
