Castiglion del Bosco
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Complex wine. Candied cherry, dark plum, walnut shell, leather, butter, milk chocolate, licorice, cooked herbs, flintstones vitamins. Umami describes it best. Great for $36 at Costco. Will buy more ASAP.
Complex wine. Candied cherry, dark plum, walnut shell, leather, butter, milk chocolate, licorice, cooked herbs, flintstones vitamins. Umami describes it best. Great for $36 at Costco. Will buy more ASAP.
1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2016
Had this in the cellar! Situated in the province of Siena where Castiglion del Bosco encompasses approximately 4,450 acres of land, 125 of which are vineyards. Garnet with complex aromas of berries and spice. On the palate this classic Sangiovese shows cherry and ripe strawberry flavors with citrus notes, licorice and oak. Great balance and structure, soft chewy tannins on a lingering finish ending softly with some spice. Very Nice, drinking well.
Had this in the cellar! Situated in the province of Siena where Castiglion del Bosco encompasses approximately 4,450 acres of land, 125 of which are vineyards. Garnet with complex aromas of berries and spice. On the palate this classic Sangiovese shows cherry and ripe strawberry flavors with citrus notes, licorice and oak. Great balance and structure, soft chewy tannins on a lingering finish ending softly with some spice. Very Nice, drinking well.
May 7th, 2017
From taste: vibrant orange, spruce needle, thyme, sour cherry liqueur and stony nose; can sense the structure beneath. Real fresh with a powerful acid spine, firm tannin, and sense of staying power. Good midpalate density, tart and savoury, thyme and orange peel finish, a little heat. Made in a midweight+ classic style. Keep for 8-10.
From taste: vibrant orange, spruce needle, thyme, sour cherry liqueur and stony nose; can sense the structure beneath. Real fresh with a powerful acid spine, firm tannin, and sense of staying power. Good midpalate density, tart and savoury, thyme and orange peel finish, a little heat. Made in a midweight+ classic style. Keep for 8-10.
Oct 7th, 2015Great vintage; concentrated, but fantastic freshness and complexity
Great vintage; concentrated, but fantastic freshness and complexity
Mar 17th, 2015Букет фруктово-замшевый, симпатично, сбалансировано. 16.5/20 (91/100)
Букет фруктово-замшевый, симпатично, сбалансировано. 16.5/20 (91/100)
Feb 20th, 2015Good but not extraordinary Brunello , standard flavors but not remarkable. The tannins are just a touch strong in the finish but the start is already somewhat weak.
Good but not extraordinary Brunello , standard flavors but not remarkable. The tannins are just a touch strong in the finish but the start is already somewhat weak.
Nov 27th, 2022
Probably opened this Brunello 2010 vintage late but after resting open for an hour in the bottle and into the glass for moments only, the wine softened to a velvety, exquisite smoothness on the palate with a perfect balance…just the right amount of tannins and acidity. Close to spectacular…elegantly drinkable, nothing quite comparable to the full-flavored yet medium bodied Brunello. Other reviewers have more impressionable palates but no single distinct flavor impressions for me other than the deep red berry. No nut nor earthiness yada yada (how does anyone taste a nut, tree bark or dirt in fine wine?). Etc. etc…simply a full flavor but not “big” for the sake of it. An exquisite wine…a rare accomplishment. Purchased in Cortona, Italy.
Probably opened this Brunello 2010 vintage late but after resting open for an hour in the bottle and into the glass for moments only, the wine softened to a velvety, exquisite smoothness on the palate with a perfect balance…just the right amount of tannins and acidity. Close to spectacular…elegantly drinkable, nothing quite comparable to the full-flavored yet medium bodied Brunello. Other reviewers have more impressionable palates but no single distinct flavor impressions for me other than the deep red berry. No nut nor earthiness yada yada (how does anyone taste a nut, tree bark or dirt in fine wine?). Etc. etc…simply a full flavor but not “big” for the sake of it. An exquisite wine…a rare accomplishment. Purchased in Cortona, Italy.
Aug 9th, 2022
Drinking really well now with ripe black fruits and warm spices.
Drinking really well now with ripe black fruits and warm spices.
Oct 4th, 2021
Some rose pedals on the nose. Good red cherry with some pleasant acidity. Tannins completely gone so drink up whatever is in the cellar.
Some rose pedals on the nose. Good red cherry with some pleasant acidity. Tannins completely gone so drink up whatever is in the cellar.
Apr 2nd, 2021
Opulent style. Soft structure. Near term enjoyment
Opulent style. Soft structure. Near term enjoyment
Jan 24th, 2016