Ventolaio

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.27 ratings

9.22 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

9.4

This was a pleasant surprise. When first opened, there was a distinct prune aroma and flavor, so I was concerned it was over the hill and/or cooked, give me the vintage. But after 3+ hours of decanting it was beautiful. The prunes and age were gone, and just left dark dried fruits, plenty of acidity and tannins were still present, and made it a joy to drink. Not even a hint of browning on the rim of the color.

This was a pleasant surprise. When first opened, there was a distinct prune aroma and flavor, so I was concerned it was over the hill and/or cooked, give me the vintage. But after 3+ hours of decanting it was beautiful. The prunes and age were gone, and just left dark dried fruits, plenty of acidity and tannins were still present, and made it a joy to drink. Not even a hint of browning on the rim of the color.

Dec 30th, 2019

9.4

Big winner. Lots of fruit still there with acidity and tannin throughout. @Eli Barton

Big winner. Lots of fruit still there with acidity and tannin throughout. @Eli Barton

Oct 30th, 2016

Alessandro Nardi

8.8

Alessandro had this 10 years ago

Alessandro had this 10 years ago

Oct 15th, 2016

Alessandro Nardi

9.5

Alessandro had this 11 years ago

Alessandro had this 11 years ago

Jan 13th, 2015