1990 Pertimali (Livio Sassetti) Brunello di Montalcino

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  3/7/2023 - joshabramson Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Lots of dark fruit, mature but still fresh, drinking well!

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  4/29/2018 - fclarity wrote: 93 Points

  This bottle looked and performed much like my last bottle.
  
  I recall these as having an tannic edge upon release. However, the structure is now rounded, especially after extended air. I gave this one about 7 hours of decanter time and it showed better and better as it aired. Thus, even though it was fully mature, do not hesitate to let it evolve before drinking. While it had attractive flavor, I doubt it will develop the complexity to be great.
  
  At peak but will last 10+ years.

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  7/23/2016 - fclarity wrote: 93 Points

  I purchased this bottle upon release and it had a low neck fill. The wine had dropped quite a bit of sediment and it showed a very deep red center and tan rims. The medium intensity nose was obviously Italian as it showed brown spices, autumnal notes, honey, and dried black cherries.
  
  This wine was OK when first poured and went through a number of subtle stages that were all pretty good. However, it slowly gained intensity and complexity as it aired. It needed at least 3 hours in the decanter. Afterward, it wa nicely balanced with firm but rounded tannin, firm acidity, and very good length.
  
  This is not a wine for those looking for bright fruit flavors. It was much more brown spices oriented. However, it developed quite well and was excellent with meat. While this will last for 5- 10 years, I don't see it getting any better.

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  3/22/2014 - changovin Likes this wine: 90 Points

  decanted 3 hours before drinking (largely based on previous tasting notes, thanks). that was a good call, the acidity calmed and the flavors developed.
  
  this bottle has great flavors (red/black fruit with mineral spirits) and warmth (dried wood) and definitely the elegance of a good burgundy. my only complaint is that the mouth feel was totally lacking, it was really watery which made it difficult to savor the great flavors.
  
  hard to say if it's really past peak. I'm sure it will be tasty and drinkable for at least a few more years, but I would suggest drinking within a year (mid 2015).

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  9/12/2012 - KeithAkers wrote: 94 Points

  Brunellos 15+ years and older (Moderno, Highland Park IL): nose: deep and very savory on the nose. There is a sanguine element to it as well along with layered tones of dark red fruits, roses, violets, licorice, roasted herbs and loads of dark red cherries.
  
  taste: medium bodied with medium+ acidity and some tannins that are still showing. Silky with loads of layering and savory tones of dark red fruits, licorice, roasted herbs, violets and a touch of dark red cherries as well.
  
  overall: while it wasn't tight from the get go, it did take a little bit to get going. The bottle was drained too fast by the group to revisit it towards the end of the dinner, but this was definitely my wine of the night.

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