March 28, 2024 - Fruits rouges, acidité +, tannins présents mais agréable, peu de chaleur en fin de bouche, l'ensemble commence a se placer et le fruit est en avant plan.
Un très bon rosso qui sera dans son apogée d'ici deux ans.
Délicieux
January 29, 2024 - Agree with other TNs. Definitely a step above many other RDMs. Aeration for an hour recommended today as the wine is still proving
Grade of A- today.
January 26, 2024 - That's really nice. Fresh fruit and structure. So many RdM's are glossy and modern, while this is more like a top Chianti, with rustic character. Okay, perhaps a bit less leathery and earthy than Chianti, but without sacrificing that character. This is excellent and the structure tells me it should improve with time in bottle. A splash of licorice concentration on the back end should resolve a bit with time and become even better.
December 8, 2023 - Needed half an hour of air. Very light and elegant, silky mouthfeel. Dark cherry, subtle vanilla and baking spice with a savory note. Very enjoyable. So far I’ve had three very different 2019 Sangiovese and they have all been exceptional. This, a brancaia, which admittedly is a blend but was incredible, and a piancornello rosso di montalcino. Bodes well for the newly released 2019 brunellos I think.
October 14, 2023 - Sangiovese 100% with 14% abv. This bottle is gorgeous. Candied berry and cherry, rose, violet, herbs. Good acidity and soft tannin. All elements are well balanced. Just like a masculine Pinot Noirs.
October 5, 2022 - Med ruby. Medium +‘intensity. Sour cherry, red plum, orange peel, fresh liquorice , incense, hints of nutmeg. Gentle oak. Med+ tannins, ripe. Med+ acidity. 14,5%. Med+ finish.
Big boy. Lacking a bit of mid palate.
Ageing: 1y in big barrels.
April 5, 2022 - One of my favorite producers. Juicy and immediate but has the stuffing to go on for years. Sunny but high altitude Sangiovese. Lifted dark cherry with just a touch of vanilla, some spices and a silky texture. Super classy and delicious with pretty much any food. I could drink this every day.
January 15, 2022 - All class in a glass. If this is any indication of '19 Brunello, man, I think we're all in for a very special treat. In the meantime, if you can grab a bottle or 10 of these, do so. An impressive, savory Rosso you won't regret buying. 93+
January 9, 2022 - Wow, very good wine, nice fruit, balanced. Good value for the money. Will buy more.
December 1, 2021 - Let me first start off by saying, I love, love this producer. My favorite. But I am a bit disappointed in this 19 Rosso. The quality is certainly there but comparing the 18 Rosso to the 19, I find this version "bigger". I wouldn't say more extracted, but heaver, missing the acidity, the crispness, lightness, the pure joy of the 18 Rosso. The alcohol is also higher in this 19, much higher. Which leads me to believe this 19 Rosso is a product of the vintage and hopefully not a stylistic change. 1/12