Cantina di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.120 ratings

-no pro ratings

Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy

Sangiovese

Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

Ming L

8.7

Lovely aromas of red cherry, cedar, incense, autumn leaves, and light fresh herbs. The palate however was not up to par. It was lean and flat. Fruits were watered down and acidity was a bit aggressive.
A bummer considering this is from the great ‘16 vintage.

Aug 20th, 2023