Abbadia Ardenga Vigna “Piaggia” 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Abbadia Ardenga Vigna “Piaggia” 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is aromatic, minty, but after aeration, it becomes spicy and fruity. It first expresses notes of fresh liquorice, pine and menthol, then complemented by aromas of dried peppermint, black fruits (blackcurrant, morello cherry, blueberry), red cherry, as well as flowers (lily, rose), cocoa, tangy cocoa nibs. The tannins are tight, cocoa-like and slightly…

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Abbadia Ardenga 2019 – Brunello di Montalcino

Abbadia Ardenga 2019 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is fruity and concentrated. It expresses notes of morello cherry, blackberry, strawberry and raspberry, which combine after aeration with refreshing menthol touches of pine needles, menthol, fresh wood (even sap), as well as a sweet spiciness (liquorice, star anise, cardamom) and a hint of lily. The palate is straight, refined, but has a…

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Abbadia Ardenga 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Abbadia Ardenga 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is concentrated, fruity and ripe. It expresses aromas of wild strawberry, morello cherry, blackberry, dried red cherry), as well as a savoury spiciness (black pepper, liquorice, vanilla), a touch of dried rose, chocolate, completed by a delicate minerality. The palate is straight and slender, with a good bitterness and enveloped herbaceous nuances (dried…

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Le Chiuse 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Le Chiuse 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is aromatic, gourmand and offers notes of juicy fruits (red cherry, morello cherry, black plum, red plum, raspberry, strawberry, bird cherry), a savoury spiciness (nutmeg, liquorice, cardamom), touches of roasted herbs (roasted thyme, roasted rosemary), dried mint, basil and balsamic, associated with hints of almond, coffee, cocoa and violet. The palate is juicy,…

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La Lecciaia Vigna Manopetra 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

La Lecciaia Vigna Manopetra 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is fruity, juicy (crushed strawberry, crushed morello cherry, roasted cherry, crushed blueberry, dried cherry, blackcurrant), combined with notes of dried liquorice, cardamom, as well as dried mint, rosemary, dried almond and a hint of roasting (toasted hazelnut). The palate is juicy, sapid and expresses ripe fruits (blackcurrant, crushed strawberry, morello cherry, roasted cherry,…

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Palazzo 2020 – Brunell di Montalcino

Palazzo 2020 – Brunell di Montalcino

The nose is reserved and requires aeration. It expresses a beautiful concentration of fruits then – notes of morello cherry, blackcurrant, fresh bigarreau cherry, roasted red cherry, raspberry and strawberry. We also find a fragrant floral bouquet (violet, peony, lilac), notes of fresh almond, sweet spices (liquorice, cardamom, cumin, white pepper, vanilla), as well as…

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Il Palazzone 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Il Palazzone 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is reserved and requires aeration. It then expresses herbaceous notes (fresh thyme, rosemary, peppermint), a pronounced aroma of liquorice, even star anise, as well as notes of cardamom, a hint of vanilla, dark chocolate, as well as violet and peony. The fruits on the nose are fresh and juicy – we find in…

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Carpinetto 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Carpinetto 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is aromatic, herbaceous at first (peppermint, dried rosemary, thyme) and very fresh. It expresses notes of fresh tangy fruits (raspberry, strawberry, bigarreau cherry, morello cherry, blueberry), spices (cardamom, liquorice), toasted notes with some freshness (toasted hazelnut, fresh almond) and a hint of coffee in the background. The palate is lively, tangy, with a…

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Gianni Brunelli – Le Chiuse di Sotto 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Gianni Brunelli – Le Chiuse di Sotto 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is aromatic and first expresses notes of roasted bouquet garni, dried mint, balsamic, as well as flowers (dried rose, lily), sweet spices (nutmeg, cardamom) and gourmet fruits (fresh blackcurrant, dried blackcurrant, morello cherry, bigarreau cherry, redcurrant, strawberry). The palate is silky, enveloping and gourmet. It expresses fruity flavors (morello cherry, fresh blackcurrant, bigarreau…

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Quercecchio 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

Quercecchio 2020 – Brunello di Montalcino

The nose is reserved, tangy, fruity with integrated herbaceous and spicy touches. We first smell the spices (nutmeg, liquorice, cardamom) and herbs (dried thyme, rosemary, a hint of dried blackcurrant leaf), then we find the fresh vanilla and chocolate which bring gourmandise, complemented by the juicy fruits (morello cherry, bigarreau cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry), as well…

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