Lot's of earth, gravel and leather on the nose made me expect an austere and heavily structured palette, but instead found nice cherry skins, a little tobacco and nicely integrated support. Great variety of character from beginning to the long finish.
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Tasted over ten Brunello's at Enoteca la Fortezza in the town of Montalcino. This was my favorite perhaps because it was the most unique. Strong tobacco and leather aroma, with black cherry, cedar, and earth. A bit short on the finish but well balanced acid and tannins as expected from a Brunello.
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Medium ruby red. Pepper, spice, barnyard, citrus rind, and cherry on the nose. Medium-bodied, a bit green, with cherry and earth. Short finish, ~20s, with wood, stems, and earth.
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1/28/2008 - Bob Fyke wrote: flawed
I believe this one was a little corked. Muted fruit with a tinge of mustiness. Mustiness worsened over time.
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10/24/2007 - Bob Fyke wrote: 94 Points
Lot's of earth, gravel and leather on the nose made me expect an austere and heavily structured palette, but instead found nice cherry skins, a little tobacco and nicely integrated support. Great variety of character from beginning to the long finish.
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9/29/2007 - lac14 wrote: 91 Points
Tasted over ten Brunello's at Enoteca la Fortezza in the town of Montalcino. This was my favorite perhaps because it was the most unique. Strong tobacco and leather aroma, with black cherry, cedar, and earth. A bit short on the finish but well balanced acid and tannins as expected from a Brunello.
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11/11/2004 - futronic wrote: 85 Points
Medium ruby red. Pepper, spice, barnyard, citrus rind, and cherry on the nose. Medium-bodied, a bit green, with cherry and earth. Short finish, ~20s, with wood, stems, and earth.
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