Stella di Campalto Podere San Giuseppe
Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
A bit hard to rate as it’s extremely closed at the moment and didn’t have the length I was searching for.
A bit hard to rate as it’s extremely closed at the moment and didn’t have the length I was searching for.
Jun 26th, 2018
Drop dead gorgeous - acid early on palate, ripe blackberry, cherry / mint, cedar
Drop dead gorgeous - acid early on palate, ripe blackberry, cherry / mint, cedar
Jun 26th, 2018
This is the type of Sangiovese that evokes chambolle qualities to me. Will be cool to see next year when released what it will be like.
This is the type of Sangiovese that evokes chambolle qualities to me. Will be cool to see next year when released what it will be like.
1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2015
Stunning, simply put. An exotic display of intense ripe fruit offset by earth and forest floor. Classic, yet delectable all the same. Is this the new paradigm for Brunello? Will it mature like other vintages? I can't say, but I will tell you that this is absolutely gorgeous tonight.
Stunning, simply put. An exotic display of intense ripe fruit offset by earth and forest floor. Classic, yet delectable all the same. Is this the new paradigm for Brunello? Will it mature like other vintages? I can't say, but I will tell you that this is absolutely gorgeous tonight.
Sep 30th, 2015
2021/8/7 with Regalo delivery. I debated for a long time with myself about when to drink this - for a while I thought I should wait much longer (especially considering that prices for this have gone nuts in recent vintages). But I realized that, for the type of Sangiovese wines I love the most (red-fruited, tangy, translucent), I might prefer them with some fruit remaining - à point instead of very old. Happily, this bottle bore that out - there was plenty of fruit, but also layered complexity. It started very floral, before revealing cherry, tarry, trufflly earth, herbs and roasted meat. There was plenty of acidity and stone for structure. It closed down a bit on the second day, suggesting could have gone on for many years, but it may have taken many more years to get there. All in all, I’m happy to have enjoyed it when I did.
2021/8/7 with Regalo delivery. I debated for a long time with myself about when to drink this - for a while I thought I should wait much longer (especially considering that prices for this have gone nuts in recent vintages). But I realized that, for the type of Sangiovese wines I love the most (red-fruited, tangy, translucent), I might prefer them with some fruit remaining - à point instead of very old. Happily, this bottle bore that out - there was plenty of fruit, but also layered complexity. It started very floral, before revealing cherry, tarry, trufflly earth, herbs and roasted meat. There was plenty of acidity and stone for structure. It closed down a bit on the second day, suggesting could have gone on for many years, but it may have taken many more years to get there. All in all, I’m happy to have enjoyed it when I did.
Aug 9th, 2021
Bangin’! Loaded with mineral and leather; and finish for days.
Bangin’! Loaded with mineral and leather; and finish for days.
Apr 22nd, 2020
So tightly wound, but I loved it. Sexy bouquet - floral, red currant, herbs. Palate had a mineral spine, a real energy to the wine. It isn't showing it's all at the moment but the density, length, and texture just screams potential greatness. A Brunello I would drink anyday but probably needs another 10 years.
So tightly wound, but I loved it. Sexy bouquet - floral, red currant, herbs. Palate had a mineral spine, a real energy to the wine. It isn't showing it's all at the moment but the density, length, and texture just screams potential greatness. A Brunello I would drink anyday but probably needs another 10 years.
Jun 15th, 2019The winemaker herself called it "egotistical", and it definitely lives up. Big, bright and very cherry. Good minerality, time to open up more
The winemaker herself called it "egotistical", and it definitely lives up. Big, bright and very cherry. Good minerality, time to open up more
Oct 5th, 2017