Ventolaio

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.27 ratings

9.22 pro ratings

Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy

Sangiovese

Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.4

This was a pleasant surprise. When first opened, there was a distinct prune aroma and flavor, so I was concerned it was over the hill and/or cooked, give me the vintage. But after 3+ hours of decanting it was beautiful. The prunes and age were gone, and just left dark dried fruits, plenty of acidity and tannins were still present, and made it a joy to drink. Not even a hint of browning on the rim of the color.

This was a pleasant surprise. When first opened, there was a distinct prune aroma and flavor, so I was concerned it was over the hill and/or cooked, give me the vintage. But after 3+ hours of decanting it was beautiful. The prunes and age were gone, and just left dark dried fruits, plenty of acidity and tannins were still present, and made it a joy to drink. Not even a hint of browning on the rim of the color.

Dec 30th, 2019

9.4

Big winner. Lots of fruit still there with acidity and tannin throughout. @Eli Barton

Big winner. Lots of fruit still there with acidity and tannin throughout. @Eli Barton

Oct 30th, 2016

Alessandro Nardi

8.8

Alessandro had this 8 years ago

Alessandro had this 8 years ago

Oct 15th, 2016

Alessandro Nardi

9.5

Alessandro had this 10 years ago

Alessandro had this 10 years ago

Jan 13th, 2015