Amazing on the nose when opened the btl but this is 1 or 2 years past its prime. Anyone is holding this, should seriously consider consuming before it looses further its character......
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This was ok but took longer to open up than I anticipated. Consumed at dinner out. Followed by a Talenti 2006 which was far better and deeper from the first sip, though I anticipated a lengthy period of air before it would drink well. The Velona was ok but not as deep or interesting as I hoped.
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PnP before dinner and poured a small sample. Darker red fruit, some wood. On the nose after about 30 minutes there is red fruit and tobacco. On the palate red fruit, tobacco, some heat and finishing with a mouth-drying finish. Medium body, medium+ acidity, medium+ to high- tannin. Better and more complex flavors with dinner of sausage, greens and tomatoes with a mushroom risotto.
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I am new to Brunello. Light in color. Noticed chocolate and cherry on the nose. Needed 30 minutes to open up. Light on the palette as well, especially in comparison with the 2010 Tiganello we also drank.
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Earth and leather. Earth and leather. It was even a little funky, but still had big, round, smooth fruit that filled the middle and end. A lot of Brunello are great, but difficult to identify. This one had a unique signature.
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Already showing considerable bricking. With several hours of slo-ox, it shows a cherries, earth, leather and a gamey character on the nose. On the taste, it's lighter bodied than expected -- showing older than it is. But nice dark cherries, with leather and chocolate notes. Very enjoyable, ready to drink.
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A fantastic dinner companion and even better than the fantastic 2005 and 2006 (though it doesn't quite coat the mouth the way the '06 did), this is now stepping into its drinking window with deep, fruit-driven backbone and harmony. Worked well with kale walnut risoto and pan-browned sausages.
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Reporting 2 hrs after opening. Tannins are pronounced as in a young Bordeaux. I happen to enjoy drinking wines in their youth. Accompanied by the right food (it is a food wine at this point) this is quite satisfying. 3hrs in, cherries and raspberries are starting to emerge. But in the end after 5hrs it never really opened up. My regret is to choose pasta with flagiole beans, sausage and escarole, instead of steak as a pairing.
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Dunkleres Granatrot, mit aufhellendem Rand. In der Nase Maraschinokirsche, etwas Ferrero Mon Cherie, Leder, Zigarrenkiste. Im Mund spürbare Tannine und Säure - gut eingebunden und reif. Schwarzkirsche, und dunkle Früchte, mit eleganten Gewürznoten. Körperreich und eher etwas eleganter. Guter Holzeinsatz. Ein sehr klassisch wirkender Brunello, mit noch genügend Potenzial für die nächsten 6 - 8 Jahre.
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Medium garnet colour. Dried berry, earthy mineral and withered wood nose and flavours. Elegant and spiced palate; fine acidity, balanced grip; warming, evolved finish. 4/5
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9/7/2019 - tanvirkhan77 wrote: 90 Points
Amazing on the nose when opened the btl but this is 1 or 2 years past its prime. Anyone is holding this, should seriously consider consuming before it looses further its character......
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12/15/2018 - rojoloco wrote: 90 Points
This was ok but took longer to open up than I anticipated. Consumed at dinner out. Followed by a Talenti 2006 which was far better and deeper from the first sip, though I anticipated a lengthy period of air before it would drink well. The Velona was ok but not as deep or interesting as I hoped.
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11/17/2018 - RMapou wrote: flawed
Unfortunately this has passed its prime. Slightly oxidized. Disappointed but probably did not store it well enough.
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11/11/2018 - anderegg Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP before dinner and poured a small sample. Darker red fruit, some wood. On the nose after about 30 minutes there is red fruit and tobacco. On the palate red fruit, tobacco, some heat and finishing with a mouth-drying finish. Medium body, medium+ acidity, medium+ to high- tannin. Better and more complex flavors with dinner of sausage, greens and tomatoes with a mushroom risotto.
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11/4/2018 - floating_cellar wrote:
Better on 2nd night. Needs time to blow off funky nose
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4/2/2018 - up4wine wrote: 90 Points
Fairly light in color and flavor intensity. Still a wine full of enjoyment with a good meal.
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1/29/2018 - Darkman Likes this wine: 90 Points
07 was an excellt year, and you can feel that in this Brunello. Very approchable now already, but could age definitely a couple years more.
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5/20/2017 - RMapou Likes this wine: 89 Points
I am new to Brunello. Light in color. Noticed chocolate and cherry on the nose. Needed 30 minutes to open up. Light on the palette as well, especially in comparison with the 2010 Tiganello we also drank.
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4/29/2017 - ShoelessJoe Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very smooth and mellow. A very gentle Brunello for this vintage.
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7/7/2016 - ParisFan wrote:
Amazing fruit and so smooth. Such a perfect wine and I paired with pizza.
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5/30/2016 - up4wine wrote: 91 Points
Earth and leather. Earth and leather. It was even a little funky, but still had big, round, smooth fruit that filled the middle and end. A lot of Brunello are great, but difficult to identify. This one had a unique signature.
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9/19/2015 - Russfeit Likes this wine: 92 Points
Already showing considerable bricking. With several hours of slo-ox, it shows a cherries, earth, leather and a gamey character on the nose. On the taste, it's lighter bodied than expected -- showing older than it is. But nice dark cherries, with leather and chocolate notes. Very enjoyable, ready to drink.
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3/4/2015 - Rollerball wrote: 92 Points
A fantastic dinner companion and even better than the fantastic 2005 and 2006 (though it doesn't quite coat the mouth the way the '06 did), this is now stepping into its drinking window with deep, fruit-driven backbone and harmony. Worked well with kale walnut risoto and pan-browned sausages.
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1/29/2015 - up4wine wrote: 91 Points
Very nice Brunello. Ready to drink.
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1/19/2015 - hondius wrote: 89 Points
Reporting 2 hrs after opening. Tannins are pronounced as in a young Bordeaux. I happen to enjoy drinking wines in their youth. Accompanied by the right food (it is a food wine at this point) this is quite satisfying. 3hrs in, cherries and raspberries are starting to emerge. But in the end after 5hrs it never really opened up. My regret is to choose pasta with flagiole beans, sausage and escarole, instead of steak as a pairing.
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11/19/2014 - MNig wrote: 88 Points
Dunkleres Granatrot, mit aufhellendem Rand. In der Nase Maraschinokirsche, etwas Ferrero Mon Cherie, Leder, Zigarrenkiste.
Im Mund spürbare Tannine und Säure - gut eingebunden und reif. Schwarzkirsche, und dunkle Früchte, mit eleganten Gewürznoten. Körperreich und eher etwas eleganter. Guter Holzeinsatz. Ein sehr klassisch wirkender Brunello, mit noch genügend Potenzial für die nächsten 6 - 8 Jahre.
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2/13/2014 - newkid17 Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Lots of black licorice. Very dry.
tried it a second night - less intense, still dry. more red fruit.
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5/14/2013 - Double-A Likes this wine: 90 Points
Medium garnet colour. Dried berry, earthy mineral and withered wood nose and flavours. Elegant and spiced palate; fine acidity, balanced grip; warming, evolved finish.
4/5
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12/11/2012 - The_Grey_Fox Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good but not great
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