2016 Sesti (Castello di Argiano) Brunello di Montalcino

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 93 points

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  4/1/2024 - braised wrote:

  Dry and elegant. The perfect foil for massive ribeyes on Easter. Limited nose on opening, this wine opened its charm offensive about an hour in. Cedar and a touch of leather underscored fine, but grippy tannings. Red fruits of cherry and dark berry, a touch astringent rather than fresh but in an elegant, I'm made to pair with a steak kind of way.
  
  Easter. Massive Ribeyes

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  8/16/2023 - braised wrote:

  Nice balance of dried fruits and tannins. Terrific with a grilled ribeye for a summer meal. Not huge power, just right in the middle of the target for a brunello.

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  4/26/2023 - Brolawa wrote:

  C2/V3. Nice balance but missing true depth. Botanist in Vancouver.

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  4/20/2023 - JohnLI Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Drank at Wine Club with lamb ragu, a good match. Double decanted 3 hours before. Deep red colour. Nose of cherry and red fruit. Palate quite long. The tannins are a little prominent, but it’s a silky smooth wine. All enjoyed it. I have a little left to try today, may be even better. I think should definitely develop over next 5-10 years and look forward to trying again.

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