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  • Country ranking ?

    138
  • Producer ranking ?

    3
  • Decanting time

    45min
  • When to drink

    Now

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Biondi-Santi also thinks that his Riserva is one of the world’s longest-lasting wines:
“Even though Italian wine legislation requires that Brunello be matured in barrels for two years and in bottles for four to six months, we allow our wine to age for five to six years before bottling. We traditionally use Slovenian barrels, which further enhance the longevity of the wine. Then we cellar the Brunello in bottles for at least another two years ...

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Tasting note

color

Full and Brick red

ending

Medium, Gentle and Round

nose

Mature, Seductive, Generous and Tempting

taste

Balanced, Complex, Mature, Refined, Round, Focused, Dry and Silky tannins

Verdict

Sophisticated and Transparent

Written Notes

I found this very dusty and old looking bottle in a long forgotten cellar in Scotland. According to old cellar books, the seller’s father bought it in 1952 along with two bottles of 1888 vintage, which they had consumed with pleasure decades ago. The level was only mid-shoulder, but it had a promising bright color and was re corked in 1958. Decanted four hours before tasting. Dark, healthy and even youthful color. An exquisite, gentle and elegant nose with sherry and caramel flavors. Good weight and concentration. It has a Burgundy like sweetness, and very soft, almost invisible tannins. Surprisingly well balanced and vigorous wine, without any sign of losing it. A bit dry on the palate, but has a fruity and classy, long finish. But for the neck level which was mid shoulder this would have been a stunning example of the quality and longevity of this wine. It was just an amazing effort. Still the greatest Italian wines I have ever experienced together with Sassicaia 1985.
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Origin

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany
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