Cupano 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Cupano 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose offers expressive fruits, with a hint of maceration (morello cherry, macerated red cherry, wild strawberry, crushed raspberry, roasted raspberry, red plum, jammy cranberries), even a bit of alcohol and kirsch. Then, we find an expressive peppery note, and toasted aromas present (hazelnut, almond, toasted wood, toasted bread, a hint of coffee and bitter…

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Banfi Castello Banfi 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Banfi Castello Banfi 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is reserved, but opens after aeration in spicy and toasted aromas (white pepper, liquorice, toasted vanilla, toasted wood, toasted almond and hazelnut, coffee). The toasted notes are pronounced, but harmoniously integrated, we also find ripe and tangy fruits (crunchy strawberry, morello cherry, red cherry, a hint of blueberry, blackberry, cranberry jam), delicate and…

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Banfi Vigna Marrucheto 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino:

Banfi Vigna Marrucheto 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino:

The nose is greedy, roasted and expresses aromas of fresh ripe and dried fruits (wild strawberry, morello cherry, roasted and dried red cherry, roasted raspberry, red currants, fresh blackcurrant), as well as an expressive menthol scent after aeration – liquorice, cardamom, peppermint, dried pine needles, a hint of Mediterranean herbs), as well as a fine…

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Ruffino Greppone Mazzi 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Ruffino  Greppone Mazzi 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose requires aeration and seems closed, but offers a beautiful concentration, accuracy and tension, as well as complexity. Then, we find notes of fresh juicy morello cherry, dried morello cherry, red cherry, wild strawberry, crushed blueberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry coulis, as well as a fairly present but tasty herbaceous side, which brings complexity and…

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Val di Suga, Vigna Spuntali 2019 – Brunello di Montalcino

Val di Suga, Vigna Spuntali 2019 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is dense, deep, complex and harmonious. It expresses floral notes of iris and lilac, blood orange peel, roasted Mediterranean herbs, toasted hazelnut, chocolate, liquorice, ripe and generous fruits (black plum, blackberry, morello cherry, wild strawberry, red cherry jam, raspberry coulis), mint chocolate, liquorice and toasted vanilla. The palate is dense, ripe, finely sweet…

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Val di Suga, Poggio al Granchio 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Val di Suga, Poggio al Granchio 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is aromatic, spicy, smoky, with a delicate meaty touch. It expresses notes of fresh ripe and dried fruits (bigarreau cherry, morello cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, a hint of blackberry and black plum), liquorice, elegant floral notes of violet and cornflower, as well as a racy minerality of dried stone and cocoa. The palate is…

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Val di Suga, Vigna del Lago 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Val di Suga, Vigna del Lago 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is fragrant, refined and herbaceous. It expresses notes of Mediterranean herbs (thyme, dried rosemary, maquis), dried wild flowers as well as ripe tangy fruits (morello cherry, red cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, blueberry), combined with touches of citrus fruits (blood orange, bergamot), a slight toasted and slightly bitter touch, as well as a hint of…

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Val di Suga 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Val di Suga 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is refined and elegant. It expresses notes of tangy fruits (bigarreau cherry, cranberries, blackcurrant, tangy strawberry), a fragrant floral bouquet (cornflower, violet) and a herbaceous freshness (thyme, rosemary), with a racy minerality and a slight toasted touch. The palate is elegant, silky, slightly cocoa-flavored (dark chocolate, cocoa). It also expresses flavors of morello…

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Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Pianrosso 2017 – Brunello di Montalcino

Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Pianrosso 2017 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is elegant and harmonious. The tertiary notes of dried rose, dry fallen leaves and tobacco are balanced by a fresh touch of mint and sap, as well as a tangy and fresh fruity material (bigarreau cherry, morello cherry, cranberries, blackcurrant, bird cherry). There are also notes of bitter almond, chocolate, cocoa nibs, as…

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Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Vigna di Pianrosso, Riserva Santa Caterina d’Oro 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Vigna di Pianrosso, Riserva Santa Caterina d’Oro 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is fragrant and floral, with light tertiary notes (dried rose, dried cornflower, dried tobacco). There are also aromas of fresh fruit (red cherry, morello cherry, crushed blackcurrant), dried fruit (dried blackcurrant, dried morello cherry), blood orange, herbaceous touches (dried rosemary, dried pine needles) and a delicate spicy hint (liquorice, cumin, nutmeg). The palate…

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