2016 Azienda Agricola San Giuseppe Brunello di Montalcino Stella di Campalto Piccoli Contenitori

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 95.5 points

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  10/28/2023 - englishman's claret Likes this wine: 94 Points

  The 2016 Stella di Campalto P. Contenitori takes a few minutes to start unwinding, but drinks rather well with 30 minutes of air (and better with 60). A mellow nose awaits, fine yet detailed, full of cherry, pipe tobacco, anise, and subtle notes of brown spices and flowers. There’s a delicate touch in the mouth; this isn’t loud at the outset but it is complete, building substantially over time, showing a far greater depth of frutti du bosco with 6 hours of air. This is labeled at 14.5% but it’s not really palpable and the tannins here are civilized already. This feels about 5 years from where it needs to be. The wait isn’t about drinkability, it’s about waiting for the fruit to fully unfurl. So, wait.

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  6/8/2022 - astroman Likes this wine: 97 Points

  Stella di Compalto Tasting: Much denser compared to Sasso, hint of lavender, well layered palate yet drinking very easily now with lots of potential to age and blossom.

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