Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

Opened a few hours prior to service and enjoyed with dinner over the course of a couple hours. The 2001 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing (still!) with notes of Morello cherry, raspberries, red flowers, oolong tea, leather, and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. The Il Marroneto only gained power with time. Looking back on my notes, the last time I had the 2001 Classico was nearly ten years ago (and I had enjoyed it a few times before that). Since then, I’ve learned a lot about the aging arc of Sangiovese and those experiences were just entering the early drinking window for the 2001 Il Marroneto. This is where I really like them. Drink now with patience and plenty of air and through 2036. Bottle No. 6064

Not profound, but perfectly resolved. Probably not going to improve from here.

Still lovely.

Big, dense, and chewy. Young still but it's showing nicely. Needs 5-8 years at least.

Killer, in perfect drinking shape after 3 hours of decanting. Cherry, sandalwood, leather, earth, and dried flowers.

Cherries and frambois with some black tea. Ethereal. Beautiful with pasta.

Lovely and slightly rustic. Cherry, sandalwood and herbs.

Well aged and peaked - soft tannins, cherries and hoisin sauce - can't get enough of it

Good color and even more beautiful aromatics. An elegant wine that shows-off the more feminine side of BdM. Outstanding with food.

A cheapie from garagiste, pleasantly surprised.