Padelletti
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Opened and poured into a decanter about an hour before service; no formal notes. This is only my second experience with Padelletti which, continues to be somewhat elusive here in middle-America. Based on my previous experience, I expected this to be very traditional (and it was) but I also expected this to show more of the hallmarks of 2015. Instead, it had a similar elegance and austerity that I recollected from the 2012 that I enjoyed several years back. The quality is certainly there however, it is somewhat reticent and really made me work for it. Be careful not to pair this with fare that’s too heavy. This is a wine to sit with; to ponder. If I had another bottle, I would hold for another 5+ before enjoying again.
Opened and poured into a decanter about an hour before service; no formal notes. This is only my second experience with Padelletti which, continues to be somewhat elusive here in middle-America. Based on my previous experience, I expected this to be very traditional (and it was) but I also expected this to show more of the hallmarks of 2015. Instead, it had a similar elegance and austerity that I recollected from the 2012 that I enjoyed several years back. The quality is certainly there however, it is somewhat reticent and really made me work for it. Be careful not to pair this with fare that’s too heavy. This is a wine to sit with; to ponder. If I had another bottle, I would hold for another 5+ before enjoying again.
Jun 5th, 2024
Very fresh style of BdM. Bright ruby, and drinking much younger than expected. Crowd pleaser. Will follow thru day 2.
Very fresh style of BdM. Bright ruby, and drinking much younger than expected. Crowd pleaser. Will follow thru day 2.
Jul 18th, 2021
Acidic, dry finish. Dusty strawberry but overwhelmed by the acidity.
Acidic, dry finish. Dusty strawberry but overwhelmed by the acidity.
Sep 7th, 2020
Organically grown grapes from an old school producer (450yrs of vineyard holdings, only winery located in Montalcino town center). Refined and fragrant. Seta tannins, liquored cherries, orange (sour citrus). Great with caramelized char
Organically grown grapes from an old school producer (450yrs of vineyard holdings, only winery located in Montalcino town center). Refined and fragrant. Seta tannins, liquored cherries, orange (sour citrus). Great with caramelized char
Dec 11th, 2020