January 12, 2024 - Took to Birchrubville w Wonderling’s amd Rhodes. It was so balanced. Lovely example of a Brunello
July 11, 2023 - Enormous amount of sediment , almost a dollop of sediment remained at the bottom of the bottle. Good focus of flavors with good structure, although at times boarders on hot. Overall pretty drinkable wice
May 4, 2023 - Very mature and complex. Brownish in flavor and appearance. Thick and still tannic, with tons of sediment. For me, it’s past its prime, but there is no questioning the quality.
January 16, 2023 - It’s very good. Rich and smooth. Notes of roses, red cherries, and cigar box.
January 16, 2023 - Rich…deep….concentrated….cherry core, cinnamon, leather, tar, earthiness ….Leather ….deep tannins that soften over an hour .
October 16, 2022 - Brought to dinner at Au Courant. This bottle of the 2006 Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino has been stored in my cellar since release. The wine pours a deep, turbid garnet color with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine exhibits powerful aromas of desiccated cherries and blackberries, leather, cocoa, and dry organic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium acid. I would place the alcohol at high. The finish is long and savory. I’ve got to say, compared to my last bottle from 2016, this has evolved a lot more than I expected. The 15% ABV is less hidden and this is now a vinous wine. While I have no fear of these dropping off a cliff, I’m not expecting any positive evolution at this point. It should be noted that this bottle threw an enormous amount of sediment so I highly recommend decanting that off prior to service. Drink now and over the few years.
September 15, 2022 - Nicely aged value Brunello. Well integrated. A very nice representation of the breed.
September 12, 2022 - Brown, slightly pungent, didnt come back once in the glass. At least it was my last one!
June 10, 2022 - This bottle was clearly oxidized and flawed. Poured out, undrinkable.
December 11, 2021 - Rating based on the first of two bottles. Complex nose with cherry, raspberry and some herbal notes. Amazing pairing with the Alyssa's lasagna.