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• Tim Heaton Likes this wine:

  February 19, 2018 - Benvenuto Brunello 2018, Montalcino centro; 2/16/2018-2/19/2018 (Montalcino): (Benvenuto Brunello, 2018, Montalcino) A new producer for me, and I can see why, it's a tiny production of ~ 3,000 bottles. After the initial fermentation in stainless steel, the wine is allowed to macerate for an additional 30 days. After, the wine is raised in large Slavonian casks for ~ 2 1/2 years, then some bottle refinement. Traditionally styled, with good purity showing through even if it's a bit timid today. Nonetheless, give this a few more years of rest, some prior aeration, and enjoy with a proper meal. Good>very good. 2021-2036+ recommended
  
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• bretrooks commented:

  4/13/18, 8:42 AM - Tim - I just saw that the 2015 Rosso from this producer is at K&L at an attractive price. Any experience with that one? I may pick up a couple, assuming that the traditional styling extends to that bottling as well.

• Tim Heaton commented:

  4/13/18, 8:48 AM - Hi, Bret
  not sure of the 15 Rosso, but probably all steel, or a few months at most in older cask, i.e. traditional. Just now settling in Verona, tough week ahead, but I will persevere :D
  
  My feet already hurt...

• bretrooks commented:

  4/13/18, 9:00 AM - Thanks for the input, Tim!
  
  I'd suggest putting your feet up and kicking back with a glass of wine to rest, but I'm not sure that's quite the thing after a string of long days of tasting... Hope you find all the hard work and time away to be rewarding.

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