Community Tasting Note

Barry Rothof wrote:

Friday, February 17, 2012 - Brunello Tasting (@ Wereldmuseum - Rotterdam, Netherlands): Medium intense ruby at the fully translucent core, with a watery rim lacking all brick. Upon first sniff, a sensation of tension is created by the nose, which somehow manages to be expansive at medium-MINUS intensity. An uniquely elegant concoction of cherry stones and rose water receives a precise infusion of almost smoky chlorine minerals.Despite its medium-plus body and impressive extraction levels, this wine is deceptively light on the mid-palate, where pronounced-but-silky DRC/Giacosa-quality tannins and equally forceful & refined acidity are superbly balanced by red fruits with just an edge of sweet blueberry. Moreover, the structure seems coated by a glycerine-like sensation and with the added hints of mace and roasted game bird this wine manages to be both refined & forceful, light & mouth-filling.While not yet very expressive nor complex, everything seems to be in its rightful place and the finish manages to add yet another level of intensity and mineral expression for a full 40-50 seconds, after which the latter takes at least that long to finally fade.Like all truly great wines, this bottle transcended both its origins and vintage. I can spare 96 points for this bottle and would cellar it for about a decade, at which point I'ld be amazed if it hadn’t improved by another two............. TN Mike de Lange

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