Ruby in color with some browning, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is dusty with black cherries. Some tea leaves. Full bodied. Firm tannins. On the palate, kirsch and fresh cherries. Good acidity. This is drinking well now and probably should be consumed in the next five to seven years. A nice wine with pizza or pasta.
Cantina di Montalcino is the only cooperative in the Brunello DOCG. It has just under 100 members who are for the most part, small vineyard owners. This is an excellent wine and don't be afraid of buying from a co-op. The vintage, 2017, was hot and dry, and the wines produced were more generous and flashy than a more typical vintage. The wine is purple in color, ruby at the rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is great with black cherries, dried cherries, cigar tobacco, spice and slight char. Full bodied with medium to firm tannins. On the palate, cherries, black cherries with som
This had been open for two days when I tried a glass but was still showing well. Ruby in color with slight browning, but clear and bright. The nose had cherries and some brown sugar. It was, however, drinking much better on the palate. Medium tasnnins. Therre is a cherry cough drop quality which lends a seriousness to the wine but also tastes good, a bit or kirsch and spice. Clean. Good acidity. Nice finish. After two days open it seems like it had opened and was just starting to have too much air. Probably best to wait a few years and then drink over the following ten to twelve.
From the excellent 2006 vintage, this seemed to be just about at peak. Pop and pour. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is lovely with dark cherries, slight plums, tea leaves, dust and spice. Full bodied. Tannins about resolved, maybe some wispy ones left. On the palate, cherries and black cherries with some dried fruits. Complex and layered with forest floor/tea leaves and spice. Good acidity. Long finish. This drinks well on its own, but would work better with food. A nice match would be a Lasagna. Drink over the next five to ten years.
