Sesti (Castello di Argiano) Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2016

Ratings on Delectable

Alex Jones Delectable Pro

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

Classic brunello. Pretty open considering the vintage.

Classic brunello. Pretty open considering the vintage.

Alex Jones Delectable Pro

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

Candied red fruit, some fancy cigar smoke. Liked a lot.

Candied red fruit, some fancy cigar smoke. Liked a lot.

Justin

Aging was more advanced than I thought it would be. Browning and stronger balsamic notes.

Aging was more advanced than I thought it would be. Browning and stronger balsamic notes.

9.5

Paul Coletta

Yes

Yes

8.8

Chalise Grogan

According to Eataly, 2015/2016 “best vintage for these grapes in the last 10 years”. Leathery.

According to Eataly, 2015/2016 “best vintage for these grapes in the last 10 years”. Leathery.

9.1

DD

I love a good Brunello… and this is a good one!

I love a good Brunello… and this is a good one!

9.2

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