There is a funk on the nose of this wine that is almost like a bad fart. After that blew away there were scents of bell pepper, black truffles, bloody meat, and cedar. In the mouth the only two flavors that were obvious at this time were sour cherry and cacao nib. This was a pleasure to taste at this point in time, however, it needs time in the bottle to show more. At my cost ($42) I like the wine...but not enough to buy it.
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First impression was the colour. Gorgeous onion skin hues around the edge of the glass, and lovely black cherry on the nose. After an hour of decanting, was perfect. Rich, well structured, earthy tones and great balance. Wish i had another one. Drank with braised shortribs and roast potatoes and carrots, perfect match.
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Wow, this is good stuff. Complex nose of cherry, chocolate and touch of leather. Tangy acidity with a juicy cherry finish. Tannin is resolved. A classic brunello. At $30, this is as good as some twice its price. Outstanding.
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Decanted from 375 mL at a restaurant in Montalcino: Brilliant dark ruby color. Nose and mouthful of ripe dark fruits, leather, spice. Great on the mid-palate with a lot of ripe fruit flavors carrying the wine through medium tannins and good length on the finish. foodandwineblog.com
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3/18/2021 - acheng wrote:
My last bottle and just as well. Drying out with mostly oak spice and tar. Drink up
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12/30/2015 - acheng wrote: 93 Points
Drinking amazingly well for this under the radar producer. Sour cherry, dried porcini, savoury, herbs and earth. Excellent.
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11/24/2011 - wss wrote: 90 Points
Is there a bad Brunello? Certainly not this one. In its prime. Ruby color of an aged wine. Earthy nose. Taste of cherries and leather. Long finish.
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11/3/2009 - mwanasheria wrote: 88 Points
A tannic wine, still a bit coarse on the palate, but nice drinking nevertheless. Very good.
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1/4/2009 - vijayk416 wrote: flawed
excessive VA that never blew off.
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5/16/2008 - Kirk Grant wrote:
There is a funk on the nose of this wine that is almost like a bad fart. After that blew away there were scents of bell pepper, black truffles, bloody meat, and cedar. In the mouth the only two flavors that were obvious at this time were sour cherry and cacao nib. This was a pleasure to taste at this point in time, however, it needs time in the bottle to show more. At my cost ($42) I like the wine...but not enough to buy it.
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2/25/2008 - Jascha wrote: 91 Points
First impression was the colour. Gorgeous onion skin hues around the edge of the glass, and lovely black cherry on the nose.
After an hour of decanting, was perfect. Rich, well structured, earthy tones and great balance.
Wish i had another one. Drank with braised shortribs and roast potatoes and carrots, perfect match.
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2/18/2008 - acheng wrote: 90 Points
Wow, this is good stuff. Complex nose of cherry, chocolate and touch of leather. Tangy acidity with a juicy cherry finish. Tannin is resolved. A classic brunello. At $30, this is as good as some twice its price. Outstanding.
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12/22/2007 - Wayne wrote: 91 Points
needs a few more years for the tannis to chill out
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11/14/2007 - foodandwineblog wrote: 89 Points
Decanted from 375 mL at a restaurant in Montalcino: Brilliant dark ruby color. Nose and mouthful of ripe dark fruits, leather, spice. Great on the mid-palate with a lot of ripe fruit flavors carrying the wine through medium tannins and good length on the finish. foodandwineblog.com
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