Drank from a 3L. Green nose as soon as opened. Celery in particular. Herbaceous, probably revealing the vintage. Then it opens up, and it shows a very dusty nose. Dusty tannins as well. Some fresh fruit on the palate then hydrocarbons, petrol. Balsamic the following day. A well rounded Brunello, a bit restrained but palate that covers primary fruit to some tertiary notes. So in an optimal drinking window. The acidity is balanced. Drink or store for another 5 years max.
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Dazzling in the glass, silky texture, racy with dried strawberries and leathery nose/pallet. Intense heat throughout. Seems like a Riserva with its depth and quality ... Very good QPR $40 ea. It's more of an intense Brunello than a subtle one... If you like this style, load up! Does need an hour plus to appreciate all its characteristics.
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Weekly tasting group RWP #267: Tuscany (@ JdB): In the bouquet green herbs, vanilla, oak, chocolate and asphalt. On the palate oak which is not fully integrated yet, dark berries, licorice, chocolate, good acidity and round tannin which is slightly drying and has a good bite. 91+
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Very smooth, typical sangiovese, medium body. Was a gift. I would not pay more than CHF20 for it. The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry.
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Opened to breathe for about 30 min at Garth's. Scored among three '12 brunellos tonight in head-to-head tastings. This was a well made but light to medium bodied sangiovese, but not as hefty as the '12 Poggio Rubino, which was my favorite in the flight. No detailed notes.
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Benvenuto Brunello Houston 2017. Great ripe fruit and balance. 14.5% alcohol. Fermented in Slavonian oak vats, aged for more than three years in large Slavonian oak barrels and then more than one year in the bottle. The Slavonian oak really allows the deliciousness of the ripe Sangiovese to come through. Approachable now but definitely age-worthy.
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The nose showed soaring dark red fruits and floral tones with hints of spice and damp earth. On the palate, I found velvety textures with smooth tannins, crushed strawberry, plum and sweet inner floral tones. The finish was long, showing dark fruits and fine tannin that coated the senses
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Taste: Medium/full bodied with medium+ acidity and high tannins. The tannins are extremely youthful and persistent. The feel is quite classy underneath the structure along with ripe red cherries, spice tones, strawberries, leather, earth notes, roasted herbs, and red florals.
Overall: This is a long haul Brunello from Capanna. It is outstanding right now, but it would certainly benefit from another 7+ years of aging and can easily reach 25+ years of age. There is a lot to like now and it can certainly grow into something amazing.
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4/29/2023 - atbarbar Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank from a 3L. Green nose as soon as opened. Celery in particular. Herbaceous, probably revealing the vintage. Then it opens up, and it shows a very dusty nose. Dusty tannins as well. Some fresh fruit on the palate then hydrocarbons, petrol. Balsamic the following day. A well rounded Brunello, a bit restrained but palate that covers primary fruit to some tertiary notes. So in an optimal drinking window. The acidity is balanced. Drink or store for another 5 years max.
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2/28/2022 - LEEJV123 wrote: 89 Points
Medium full body, round, some length.
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11/27/2020 - Jonnyrose wrote:
Not ready yet- try again in 3 to 5 years
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11/20/2020 - guitarkim wrote: flawed
Corked
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10/17/2020 - Wine-is-Art wrote: 82 Points
Very mediocre. Flat, uninspired. Not worth extensive notes. Didn't get past the first glass, & opened something else.
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12/17/2018 - RonniePiemonte wrote: 92 Points
From a double Magnum. Brought to friends Holiday dinner at Maggiano's. Decanted. Opened up over a 4 hour period.
Nice fruit, puckering soft tannins.
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5/5/2018 - Marquis du Vin Likes this wine: 94 Points
Dazzling in the glass, silky texture, racy with dried strawberries and leathery nose/pallet. Intense heat throughout. Seems like a Riserva with its depth and quality ... Very good QPR $40 ea. It's more of an intense Brunello than a subtle one... If you like this style, load up! Does need an hour plus to appreciate all its characteristics.
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11/13/2017 - Zweder wrote: 91 Points
Weekly tasting group RWP #267: Tuscany (@ JdB): In the bouquet green herbs, vanilla, oak, chocolate and asphalt. On the palate oak which is not fully integrated yet, dark berries, licorice, chocolate, good acidity and round tannin which is slightly drying and has a good bite. 91+
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8/4/2017 - Andrew42 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very smooth, typical sangiovese, medium body. Was a gift. I would not pay more than CHF20 for it.
The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry.
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2/10/2017 - skurtz Likes this wine: 90 Points
Opened to breathe for about 30 min at Garth's. Scored among three '12 brunellos tonight in head-to-head tastings. This was a well made but light to medium bodied sangiovese, but not as hefty as the '12 Poggio Rubino, which was my favorite in the flight. No detailed notes.
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1/22/2017 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 92 Points
Benvenuto Brunello Houston 2017. Great ripe fruit and balance. 14.5% alcohol. Fermented in Slavonian oak vats, aged for more than three years in large Slavonian oak barrels and then more than one year in the bottle. The Slavonian oak really allows the deliciousness of the ripe Sangiovese to come through. Approachable now but definitely age-worthy.
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1/17/2017 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 93 Points
The nose showed soaring dark red fruits and floral tones with hints of spice and damp earth. On the palate, I found velvety textures with smooth tannins, crushed strawberry, plum and sweet inner floral tones. The finish was long, showing dark fruits and fine tannin that coated the senses
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9/27/2016 - KeithAkers wrote: 93 Points
Montalcino Trip- Day 2 (Stella Di Campalto, Cappana, Collosorbo) (Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy): Nose: The nose is extremely fragrant and perfumed with ripe red cherries, roasted herbs, spice tones, strawberries, red florals, and some leather tones. There is a coolness to it along with excellent depth.
Taste: Medium/full bodied with medium+ acidity and high tannins. The tannins are extremely youthful and persistent. The feel is quite classy underneath the structure along with ripe red cherries, spice tones, strawberries, leather, earth notes, roasted herbs, and red florals.
Overall: This is a long haul Brunello from Capanna. It is outstanding right now, but it would certainly benefit from another 7+ years of aging and can easily reach 25+ years of age. There is a lot to like now and it can certainly grow into something amazing.
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