It’s almost impossible to pull yourself away from the bouquet of the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. Here I’m finding a beguiling mix of crushed dried roses, incense and red currant complemented by autumnal spice and hints of menthol and smoke. The textures are velvety-smooth, coating all they touch in ripe, lavender-tinged red and black fruits, contrasted by hints of sour citrus and a salty core of minerals. This tapers off with outstanding length. Structured for the long haul, but already showing a glimpse of the glorious Riserva that it will one day mature into. Wow – and from the 2011 vintage. Only 3,000 bottles were produced. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2021)
It’s almost impossible to pull yourself away from the bouquet of the 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. Here I’m finding a beguiling mix of crushed dried roses, incense and red currant complemented by autumnal spice and hints of menthol and smoke. The textures are velvety-smooth, coating all they touch in ripe, lavender-tinged red and black fruits, contrasted by hints of sour citrus and a salty core of minerals. This tapers off with outstanding length. Structured for the long haul, but already showing a glimpse of the glorious Riserva that it will one day mature into. Wow – and from the 2011 vintage. Only 3,000 bottles were produced. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2021)
Dec 10th, 2021
Poor restaurant service - served it colder than our Chardonnay. Forced sommelier to decant and swirl to bring to proper serving temp. Finally able to taste the wine (other than acid), rather than just smell it. What up?
Poor restaurant service - served it colder than our Chardonnay. Forced sommelier to decant and swirl to bring to proper serving temp. Finally able to taste the wine (other than acid), rather than just smell it. What up?
Dec 25th, 2014
Rich, dry berries, minerals, spices, tobacco, plums, med-full bodied, ready to drink but could wait 3-4yrs.
Rich, dry berries, minerals, spices, tobacco, plums, med-full bodied, ready to drink but could wait 3-4yrs.
Jan 14th, 2015
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
