Comparing a 1997 to a 2010 Brunello.

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Tasted Tuesday, November 17, 2015 by Rollerball with 303 views

Introduction

Peter and I compared two Brunellos, one fully mature and one in its infancy, from two classic, well-structured vintages, 1997 and 2010. Both bottles were reported on release as being rich, pure, and long.

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

  • 1997 Azienda Agricola due Portine (Gorelli) Brunello di Montalcino 94 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    Can't get enough of the complex, autumnal, distinctive bouquet. Strawberry pomegranate. A bowl of dried cherries. And the flavors are impossible to pin down; constantly shifting. Bright red fruits with a long, deeply-humming bass tail. This is wide awake, cradling you tenderly. It's no head-turner compared to the 2010 Il Poggione; instead it's contemplative and comforting like an old soul.

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  • 2010 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di Montalcino 97 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    Such power but still so welcoming and even-keeled. Entirely approachable now. Killer, thrilling, delightful bouquet. Such strength and balance. Driven by a range of pleasureable flavors that get intricate on inspection, like not-quite-ripe persimmons, fresh cherries, anise, espresso, and earthy spring rain. Leaves you with an impression of joy.

    Enjoyed next to the 1997 Azienda Agricola due Portine (Gorelli) Brunello.

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