Poured through a bottle-top aerator. Shy but inviting nose of dusty black cherry and pomegranate. Austere and full palate of blackberry, black cherry, and tarry black fruit with a stern dose of woodiness. Firm but not unforgiving tannins; juicy medium plus acidity. Long, dark, tarry blackberry finish. Very young and though a vigorous decanting will render it approachable for most, better to hold on to it until at least 2026 (and approach with caution even then). 2016 is an excellent vintage throughout the region and the '16 Rossos are showing wonderfully right now. Drink those until this is ready.
Poured through a bottle-top aerator. Shy but inviting nose of dusty black cherry and pomegranate. Austere and full palate of blackberry, black cherry, and tarry black fruit with a stern dose of woodiness. Firm but not unforgiving tannins; juicy medium plus acidity. Long, dark, tarry blackberry finish. Very young and though a vigorous decanting will render it approachable for most, better to hold on to it until at least 2026 (and approach with caution even then). 2016 is an excellent vintage throughout the region and the '16 Rossos are showing wonderfully right now. Drink those until this is ready.
Aug 31st, 2022
Straight dark cherries, very deep fruity Brunello. Unlike any other Brunello I have had. Wonderful!
Straight dark cherries, very deep fruity Brunello. Unlike any other Brunello I have had. Wonderful!
Nov 12th, 2020
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
