Super Toscan & Brunello di Montalcino evening

Maraboo restaurant
Tasted Thursday, March 1, 2012 by Yagil with 367 views

Introduction

30 hours prior to the event we were only 6. another email and we're 14. one didn't show - it was a cold evening. so 13 people enjoyed 6 bottle (one mag), along with tasty food at Maraboo.

Flight 1 (1 Note)

Flight 2 (1 Note)

Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 2003 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 91 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    dark red-black color
    tertiary earthy 'green' aromas
    full body, rich, spicy, savory flavors, good tannins & bitterness, balanced acidity, good harmony, greenery, enjoyable aftertaste.

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

  • 2004 Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 94 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    dark red-black color
    rich tertiary aromas
    full body, excellent tannins & bitterness, balanced acidity, harmonious, savory flavors, rich, impressing, long aftertaste. Unique label. Great wine from small winery.

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Flight 6 (1 Note)

  • 2001 Casanova di Neri Pietradonice 93 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    dark red-black color
    rich sweet developed tertiary aroma
    full body, dense, coarse tannins, balanced acidity, good harmony, rich flavors, requires early opening, can age 10-15 years more.

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Closing

All the wines were enjoyable. Some more - mainly those from the classic vintages. The Brunello were more impressing than the Super Toscans.

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