This poured clear and just of ruby, a tinge of brown. Nose more ripe chianti than I expected. This is fully developed in body. Balance acid, fruit and tannins. Again, I’m reminded of a VG chianti, more than brunello. There’s none of that burnt caramel edge and it doesn’t feel drying. This is in my books A GOOD THING. Where it wins is in the mid-to-finish development in the mouth. Some complexity and depth in the more savoury, herbal notes. There’s even some lifted florality. It’s light, clean and long. Terrible note but very good wine, taken at the right time.
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Cherries. Raspberry and rose. Some dried grapes. Fairly light body for this type of wine. Good acidity and persistence. Sweetness of fruit coming through. Some light vanilla notes from the oak.
Very good now. Will age a bit but for me is drinking well now.
92-93
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Drank after an hourlong decant. This 2014, unsurprisingly, is substantially more elegant and its color less opaque than any of the Gianni Brunelli Brunellos since 2011. The nose and palate are marked by juicy dark cherry and raspberry, with a bit of pine, rose petal, and baking spice. The finish has a nice streak of acidity and the tannins are quite fine. Quite pleasing to drink now, and probably not for long-term cellaring. But it should integrate nicely over the next five years.
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Wonderful young Brunello. Crisp and precise nose of leather, plum and raspberry. Slight burnt sugar element too. Lovely fresh red fruit, perfect balance of acidity and grippy but not overpowering tannin. Long rose petal finish. Lovely.
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The nose was earthy and savory, displaying crushed stone, dried cherries, dusty spices, and hints of animal musk. On the palate, I found a silky, almost-creamy expression, as red fruits and sweet herbs mixed, carried by brisk acids yet ultimately losing momentum toward the finale. The finish was medium in length, as mouthwatering acids carried pretty red fruits. This was a beautiful wine, yet I would have guessed a Rosso over a Brunello.
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Tasted from cask with the wine maker. One of two 60 HL barrels that were made. Or rather one of two 30 HL barrels for a total of 60 HL of brunello in this vintage. This vintage more fresh she notes.
Super perfumed on the nose. Just jumps out of the glass. Strong red flowers, strawberries. With a touch of spice but not much. Clean and pure on the palate. Linear but not lacking substance. Long mineral finish.
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4/7/2023 - nsellen Likes this wine:
This poured clear and just of ruby, a tinge of brown. Nose more ripe chianti than I expected. This is fully developed in body. Balance acid, fruit and tannins. Again, I’m reminded of a VG chianti, more than brunello. There’s none of that burnt caramel edge and it doesn’t feel drying. This is in my books A GOOD THING. Where it wins is in the mid-to-finish development in the mouth. Some complexity and depth in the more savoury, herbal notes. There’s even some lifted florality. It’s light, clean and long. Terrible note but very good wine, taken at the right time.
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10/10/2021 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
The Rosso actually - regal, without the depth of the Brunello but still darn good. Even better on day two so keep holding?
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7/12/2021 - pcwoz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Cherries. Raspberry and rose. Some dried grapes. Fairly light body for this type of wine. Good acidity and persistence. Sweetness of fruit coming through. Some light vanilla notes from the oak.
Very good now. Will age a bit but for me is drinking well now.
92-93
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11/25/2019 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 93 Points
A private tasting with friends (Hotel Jean Moët, Épernay, France): Tasted blind. Delightfully aromatic and fresh, firm but elegant tannins, lovely Sangiovese character, poised and with very good length. My kind of Brunello.
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10/10/2019 - blcarter3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank after an hourlong decant. This 2014, unsurprisingly, is substantially more elegant and its color less opaque than any of the Gianni Brunelli Brunellos since 2011. The nose and palate are marked by juicy dark cherry and raspberry, with a bit of pine, rose petal, and baking spice. The finish has a nice streak of acidity and the tannins are quite fine. Quite pleasing to drink now, and probably not for long-term cellaring. But it should integrate nicely over the next five years.
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9/3/2019 - Weinberg Falls wrote: 91 Points
Wonderful young Brunello. Crisp and precise nose of leather, plum and raspberry. Slight burnt sugar element too. Lovely fresh red fruit, perfect balance of acidity and grippy but not overpowering tannin. Long rose petal finish. Lovely.
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5/4/2019 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
A touch animal and rustic. Light on the palate.
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3/13/2019 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 90 Points
The nose was earthy and savory, displaying crushed stone, dried cherries, dusty spices, and hints of animal musk. On the palate, I found a silky, almost-creamy expression, as red fruits and sweet herbs mixed, carried by brisk acids yet ultimately losing momentum toward the finale. The finish was medium in length, as mouthwatering acids carried pretty red fruits. This was a beautiful wine, yet I would have guessed a Rosso over a Brunello.
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7/14/2018 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
The Rosso. Pure with good depth. Savory. Lots of energy.
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4/20/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Tasted from cask with the wine maker. One of two 60 HL barrels that were made. Or rather one of two 30 HL barrels for a total of 60 HL of brunello in this vintage. This vintage more fresh she notes.
Super perfumed on the nose. Just jumps out of the glass. Strong red flowers, strawberries. With a touch of spice but not much. Clean and pure on the palate. Linear but not lacking substance. Long mineral finish.
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