Sadly, this was corked.
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2013 was a more traditional year in Brunello lending itself to more elegance and less full bodied wines. Whether that is good or bad is in the eye of the beholder or drinker. Ruby in color. The nose has cherries, dried cherries with an underlying sandalwood. On the palate, this is soft but complex. Nice cherry and dried cherry fruit. A bit of tea leaves. Of course, great with Italian foods but will work nicely with beef dishes too. This is a very pretty and elegant wine. Just lovely but don't expect a big wine.
In later vintages, this carries the Gran Selezione designation. This is one of, if not the top Chianti. It is better than most Brunellos. Of course, it costs more than most Brunellos too. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. What a great nose. A bit smokey with cherries, macerated cherries, some forest floor/tea leaves and slight spice. Still tight and tannic on the palate. It opens in the glass to show cherries, spice and black cherries. This needs time for sure, maybe another three to five and it will be good for a decade or maybe two after that. This is a great wine that can equal
Sadly, this wine was just about DOA. The cork was good. The wine was pale ruby and watery looking. The wine was oxidized. Oh well, I had hoped for better but that was a lot to ask.
A definite step up from the 2014 and back up to their usual standards. This is usually an easy choice for a go to value in Chianti and wine in general. Deep ruby in color. The nose has cherries, slight anise, slight forest floor. On the palate, this is medium bodied. Very smooth texture. Nice juicy cherry fruit with some underlying damp earth. Nice acidity. Well rounded. Nice finish. This is drinking well now and will continue for at least a decade, probably more. A great match with pizza or pasta for sure.
Brilliant showing for this wine. What a great value. Everyone in the room commented on how good this was. Perhaps a bit modern and fruit forward for a "traditional" Chianti, but it is delicious and affordable. Purple in color with ruby swirls. The nose has black cherries, slight chocolate, dust and slight loose tea. On the palate, the chocolate and black cherries dominate at this point. Medium tannins. Enough acidity to counter the fruit. Deep. It unwinds in the glass. Good finish. This is delicious on its own and will work well with burgers or pizza. It should develop for the
