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Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2016
A well structured red with lots of dried mushrooms, oysters and crushed stones. Dried blueberries and herbs, too. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. A little dusty on the finish. Let it soften. Drink after 2024. James Suckling
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Darkly floral and with a mentholated lift, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino slowly blossoms in the glass with a blend of stone dust, dried cherries, pine shavings and sweet smoke. This is softer and more supple than expected, yet quickly builds with a mineral tension combined with tart wild berry fruits as the slightest trace of tangerine and cedar adds contrast toward the close. The 2016 leaves an enlivening orange tinge through the finish, along with gritty tannins and a slightly chewy sensation, tapering off dramatically long and youthfully tense. The potential here is very high, yet cellaring is still recommended. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023)
Darkly floral and with a mentholated lift, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino slowly blossoms in the glass with a blend of stone dust, dried cherries, pine shavings and sweet smoke. This is softer and more supple than expected, yet quickly builds with a mineral tension combined with tart wild berry fruits as the slightest trace of tangerine and cedar adds contrast toward the close. The 2016 leaves an enlivening orange tinge through the finish, along with gritty tannins and a slightly chewy sensation, tapering off dramatically long and youthfully tense. The potential here is very high, yet cellaring is still recommended. (Eric Guido, Vinous, December 2023)
9.5
Tom Casagrande
No real notes. Crazy dinner party with old friends. Balanced, lengthy. Good acidity.
No real notes. Crazy dinner party with old friends. Balanced, lengthy. Good acidity.
9.2
Robert Swart
Medium+ body, high acid, with notes of tart cherry, leather, baking spices, and tobacco. Paired great with Osso Buco.
Medium+ body, high acid, with notes of tart cherry, leather, baking spices, and tobacco. Paired great with Osso Buco.
9.0
Jeremy Autry
A bit tart for Brunello. Tried to let it sit out longer and not as much impact as I would have expected.
A bit tart for Brunello. Tried to let it sit out longer and not as much impact as I would have expected.
8.9Rebecca Graham
Delicious. Great with pasta and pesto.
Delicious. Great with pasta and pesto.
9.0
David Dorn
Disappointed… After all the positive reviews. I found it overly tannic and not elegant in mouth. A good wine but not at the level of my expectations. Maybe a pb with the bottle?
Disappointed… After all the positive reviews. I found it overly tannic and not elegant in mouth. A good wine but not at the level of my expectations. Maybe a pb with the bottle?
7.5
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