2001 Sesti (Castello di Argiano) Brunello di Montalcino Phenomena Riserva

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 94 points

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  7/8/2019 - Markus IWC wrote: 90 Points

  Longlivebrunello tasting, the "La Paulee" of Montalcino, vin 37:
  
  Super long aging, 5 years on botti and 4 years in bottle.
  
  Wood, dark fruit, soil.
  
  Rough style, massive tannins, low fruit. Over-oaked. 90p

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  4/17/2013 - sooper65 wrote: 95 Points

  a bit firm upon opening.... 5 hours in the decanter, this softened beautifully. Sumptuous, savoury, ripe, and complex - delicious indeed, and assembled party suggested Wine of the night.. of which there were many!

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  2/17/2012 - pompousmax wrote: 94 Points

  Despite beirg vertical for over 24 hours, a superfine sediment still prevailed upon decanting, so alas no translucent purple, but hints of brick orange hint at a decade of cellaring. A splendidly complex bouquet reveals trampled violets , a suggestion of dried spices, (mace, cinnamon). On the palate rich and still impressively lively,with good acidity. Savoury black dried fruits and oak so well integratrated it bearly intrudes . The finish is long and luxurious, quite befitting a wine of this pedigree. Although this is drinking very well now, it will continue to evolve to efficacious effect over the next 8-10 years.

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  9/25/2010 - 2IM wrote: 96 Points

  Deep body and amazing time to drink

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