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Brunello di Montalcino
2011
Gianni Brunelli was from an old Montalcino family. He dedicated his life to upholding the local traditions of great food, wine and hospitality. He became famous for all of the above at his legendary restaurant Osteria Le Logge in Siena "where customers are treated like friends and friends like gods". In 1988 he re-established his family's grape growing tradition at Le Chiuse de Sotto, a 2 ha vineyard below the hill town of Montalcino. An additional 4.5 ha vineyard named “Podernovone” has...
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The 2011 vintage saw high temperatures, very little rain, and a hot summer. However, by tending to the vineyard carefully, the growers were able to harvest beautiful and healthy grapes.
Intense ruby red colour, even during it's early years. Persistent aromas of large red berries, cherries, blackberry followed by beautiful flavours of red berries and blueberries. Great aging potential.
Aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, tar and tobacco mingle with aromas of dark spice, coconut and new leather. On the full-bodied, enveloping palate, smooth, fine-grained tannins weave through mature Morello cherry, crushed black raspberry, licorice and camphor framed in firm, refined tannins. It closes on a hint of espresso. Drink 2025–2032.
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The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is deeply expressive, showing peppery red berries and pomegranate plus hints of tomato leaf and sage, reminding me of that moment you add fresh herbs to a just-finished ragù. This is pure silk on the palate, rich and pliant, as it slowly saturates the senses with mineral-laced red and hints of blue fruit. Intensely primary and licorice-tinged, it tapers off grippy and classically dry to lasting rosy florals. The 2017 is a bit like a tamed beast of a Brunello.
Sweet cherries and berries with some smoke and ash undertones. Medium body with firm, silky tannins that are slightly chewy, but polished and very pleasant for the vintage. Drink now or hold.
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This red combines plum, cherry, iron, sanguine, leather and Mediterranean macchia aromas and flavors. Succulent, ending in a medley of ripe fruit flavors, wild herbs, mineral and resonant tannins. Best from 2025 through 2040. 1,280 cases made, 300 cases imported
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This plush red offers bold flavors of blackberry, currant, cocoa and espresso, with well-intergrated tannins and sweet-tart acidity. Generous, fruityand fresh, in the modern style. Drink now through 2026
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