Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

Ratings on Delectable

Martin Bergo Delectable Pro

An uber-typic-textbook BdM in a developmental sweetspot.

An uber-typic-textbook BdM in a developmental sweetspot.

9.4

David Metcalf Delectable Pro

Ripe and assertive, but not too heavy. Morellos, macerated strawberry, tarragon and leather. Grippy tannins, slightly volatile acidity, hot rocks, game and sweet oak on the finish. Great bottle for our first stop at Baia, in the former Jardinière space.

Ripe and assertive, but not too heavy. Morellos, macerated strawberry, tarragon and leather. Grippy tannins, slightly volatile acidity, hot rocks, game and sweet oak on the finish. Great bottle for our first stop at Baia, in the former Jardinière space.

Ted

After a decant this is so good. I had a ‘16 a few weeks ago. Just as good.

After a decant this is so good. I had a ‘16 a few weeks ago. Just as good.

9.5

Pooneet K

Definitely showing the ripeness and heat of the year, but still a nice entry level Brunello. While staying here had to give it a go.

Definitely showing the ripeness and heat of the year, but still a nice entry level Brunello. While staying here had to give it a go.

9.0

Stuart Pollack

Disappointing Brunello. Surprisingly rustic for a Brunello: very fruity to start and very tannic in the finish.

Disappointing Brunello. Surprisingly rustic for a Brunello: very fruity to start and very tannic in the finish.

7.7

KD

Medium ruby edging on garnet with red cherries, red licorice, cassis, raspberries, some oak and tobacco with subtle notes of violet on the nose. Dry, medium-full body with a very fresh acidity balanced by the structured, yet polished, tannins. On the palate, cherries, cranberries, raspberries with some earthy wet leaves, oak and tobacco. Medium-long beautiful round finish with more notes of cherries and a touch of chocolate. Decanted for about an hour. Beautiful wine that should be fantastic in a few more years.

Medium ruby edging on garnet with red cherries, red licorice, cassis, raspberries, some oak and tobacco with subtle notes of violet on the nose. Dry, medium-full body with a very fresh acidity balanced by the structured, yet polished, tannins. On the palate, cherries, cranberries, raspberries with some earthy wet leaves, oak and tobacco. Medium-long beautiful round finish with more notes of cherries and a touch of chocolate. Decanted for about an hour. Beautiful wine that should be fantastic in a few more years.

9.4

Lev Lavrichtchev

Mar 2024: 2 hour decant to wake it up, classic brunello on the light side, very nice note of dark ripe cherries

Mar 2024: 2 hour decant to wake it up, classic brunello on the light side, very nice note of dark ripe cherries

9.2

Debra Copeland

Dark ripe cherries, stewed plums, chocolate and anise. Tannins are smooth but this will age for another few years.

Dark ripe cherries, stewed plums, chocolate and anise. Tannins are smooth but this will age for another few years.

9.4

Ryan Fishman

Babe Bday

Babe Bday

9.4

Wayne Phillips

Perfect Brunello after a two hour drive to the beach. Very drinkable and approachable.

Perfect Brunello after a two hour drive to the beach. Very drinkable and approachable.

9.0

Location

  • 401 N Great Neck Rd 118
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454

  • Hours:
    9-5 Monday - Friday
    10 - 2 Saturday
    Closed Sunday

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