I’ve been holding onto this bottle for a while now, and it was already over a decade old when I bought it. It’s drinking pretty well right now. It’s a little more delicate and subtle than Brunello in its youth. Not necessarily “old” smelling, but you can certainly tell this bottle is getting on in years. Leather and tobacco dominate the nose with a faint undercurrent of red fruit. Vibrant and acidic on the palate with finer tannins that became more prevalent over time. You get hit with a burst of fruit up front that finishes dry and peppery. Decanted about an hour before dinner, and drunk over the course of an hour or so, and it was fun to see how it evolved.
I’ve been holding onto this bottle for a while now, and it was already over a decade old when I bought it. It’s drinking pretty well right now. It’s a little more delicate and subtle than Brunello in its youth. Not necessarily “old” smelling, but you can certainly tell this bottle is getting on in years. Leather and tobacco dominate the nose with a faint undercurrent of red fruit. Vibrant and acidic on the palate with finer tannins that became more prevalent over time. You get hit with a burst of fruit up front that finishes dry and peppery. Decanted about an hour before dinner, and drunk over the course of an hour or so, and it was fun to see how it evolved.
Oct 6th, 2020
Slightly maderized. But also pretty great. She has suppressed the fruit flavors some, but the tertiary flavors are striking. Ate this with rosemary tagliata and a caprese.
Slightly maderized. But also pretty great. She has suppressed the fruit flavors some, but the tertiary flavors are striking. Ate this with rosemary tagliata and a caprese.
Aug 10th, 2018
Starting to hit its stride now. Plenty of red cherries, black cherries, licorice and earth. The tannins are still there but softening some. Good acidity.
Starting to hit its stride now. Plenty of red cherries, black cherries, licorice and earth. The tannins are still there but softening some. Good acidity.
Jun 4th, 2017
Beautiful wine that we brought back from Italy!
Beautiful wine that we brought back from Italy!
Apr 24th, 2016
GUESSED 94 cab. And wasn't the only one.
GUESSED 94 cab. And wasn't the only one.
Mar 20th, 2016
Licorice and sarsaparilla on the nose, has the body of a black cherry, but not the sweetness, ultra smooth, almost planar.
Licorice and sarsaparilla on the nose, has the body of a black cherry, but not the sweetness, ultra smooth, almost planar.
Aug 28th, 2015
Black and red cherries and plums, full tannins, dusty earth.
Black and red cherries and plums, full tannins, dusty earth.
Apr 6th, 2015
Fabulous recommendation at nico osteria Chicago!
Fabulous recommendation at nico osteria Chicago!
Jan 24th, 2015
J&K Steakhouse courtesy of First Trust Portfolios.
J&K Steakhouse courtesy of First Trust Portfolios.
Oct 15th, 2013
Very smooth, bold & beautiful Italian wine
Very smooth, bold & beautiful Italian wine
Jul 6th, 2013
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
