March news from Winetailor

2022 Niepoort Loureiro Giro Sol Docil

Kr. 189,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, fruit forward, elegant texture, good length. 86

 

2019 Niepoort Vinhas Velhas Bairrada Branco

Kr. 369,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, minerals, some honey notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, elegant texture, good length. 88

 

2022 Niepoort Redoma Branco Reserva

Kr. 469,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, light vanilla and spices nose, some flinty notes. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, citrus, quite vibrant, elegant texture, long finish. 90

 

2022 Idda Bianco

Kr. 499,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Leaner nose of almonds and yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, apples, some vanilla, rounded, fruit forward and smooth, good length. 88

 

2022 Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Federspiel

Kr. 349,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some pears and light of spices nose. Fresh acidity, apples, rounded, elegant texture, nuanced, fruit forward, good length. 88

 

2019 Nikolaihof vom Stein Riesling Smaragd

Kr. 579,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some pears, fruit driven nose, detailed, elegant. Fresh acidity, apples, elegant texture, detailed, bright, lovely candied fruits, supreme balance, stunning stuff! 93

 

2017 Nikolaihof Steiner Hund Riesling Reserve

Kr. 699,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruit forward, peach notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, elegant texture, long finish. 91

 

2021 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Inopia Blanc

Kr. 369,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, vanilla, spices, fruit driven, smoky notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some spices, creamy, apples and yellow fruits, good length. 89

 

2022 Roland Lavantureux Chablis Vieilles Vignes

Kr. 369,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruit driven, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, nuanced, detailed, citrus, bright and nuanced, long. 90

 

2022 Roland Lavantureux Chablis Vauprin

Kr. 469,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some minerals and light vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, nuanced, detailed, elegant texture, lovely balance, long. So fine tuned. 91

 

2022 Roland Lavantureux Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey

Kr. 559,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some vanilla and citrus, tight nose. Fresh acidity, apples, elegant texture, fruit driven, nuanced, detailed, intense and long. 93

 

2021 Francois Gaunoux Meursault Clos des Meix Chavaux Monopole

Kr. 649,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruit driven, some peach notes nose. Citrus. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, some citrus, fruit forward, elegant texture, good length. 89

 

2021 Francois Gaunoux Meursault Le Clos de Tavaux Monopole

Kr. 869,90

Pale lemon yellow. Citrus, apples, lemons, some spices and yellow fruits nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, elegant texture, nuanced, long finish. 90

 

2021 Juillot Rully les Thivaux

Kr. 359,90

Lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruit driven, some peach notes nose. Fresh acidity, yellow fruits, some butter and citrus, elegant. 88

 

2022 Borgeot Bourgogne Chardonnay

Kr. 289,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some vanilla notes, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, apples, some citrus, refreshing, good length. 87

 

2022 Borgeot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derriere Chez Edouard Blanc

Kr. 649,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, some candied lemons, focused nose, especially for the vintage. Fresh acidity, apples, citrus, spices, some smoky notes, creamy, long finish. 90

 

2022 Borgeot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot

Kr. 959,90

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some minerals, fruit driven nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, citrus, spices, vanilla and spices, long finish. 91

 

2021 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Inopia Rouge

Kr. 369,90

Ruby. Herbs, anise, spices nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, leaner. 85

 

2021 Borgeot Santenay Vieilles Vignes

Kr. 369,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, nuanced nose. Scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, refreshing, bit short. 87

 

2022 Juillot Mercurey Premier Cru Clos Tonnerre

Kr. 400,00

Bright ruby. Red berries, fruit forward, nuanced nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, spices, elegant texture, good length. 89

 

2022 Roland Lavantureux Fauconnes Bourgogne Epineuil

Kr. 449,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, spices, liquorice, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, red fruits, anise and spices, elegant texture, some vanilla spices. 88

 

2021 Francois Gaunoux Volnay 1 er Cru Les Clos des Chenes

Kr. 999,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, light of herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruits, lighter bodied, fruit forward, spices, good length. 89

 

2021 Francois Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots

Kr. 1 099,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, floral, quite bright nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, leaner bodied, nuanced, refreshing, some herbs, long finish. Very different from the often rustic Grands Epenots that one encounters. Long finish. 90

 

2022 Niepoort Charme

Kr. 699,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, bright, refreshing, elegant and nuanced, long finish. 92

 

2022 Il Falchetto Barbera d'Asti Pian Scorrone

Kr. 209,90 

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some spices, leaner finish. 87

 

2021 Idda Etna Rosso

Kr. 499,90 

Bright garnet. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some spices, leaner finish. 86

 

2021 Gaja Sito Moresco 

Kr. 579,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, strawberries, floral, scented nose, quite bright. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, juicy, good length. 88

 

2021 Ceretto Barbera d'Alba Piana

Kr. 329,90

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some spices, rounded nose, elegant and relatively seductive for Barbera.Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spices, liquorice, blackberries, dark fruits, juicy, good length. 88

 

2020 Ceretto Barbaresco

Kr. 649,90

Bright garnet. Cherries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, liquorice, firmer, good length. 89

 

2020 Ceretto Barbaresco Asili

Kr. 1899,90

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some spices, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, juicy with texture, long. 93

 

2019 Ceretto Barolo

Kr. 729,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, cherries, floral, nuanced nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some spices, liquorice, firmer, long finish. 91

 

2019 Ceretto Barolo Prapo

Kr. 1399,90

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, spices, some liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red and dark fruits, liquorice, detailed, long. 93

 

2017 Ceretto Barolo Brunate

Kr. 1399,90

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, floral, spices, detailed nose, quite bright. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, cherries, red fruits, some spices, nuanced, long finish. 93

 

2018 Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino

Kr. 849,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices and liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, spices, liquorice, leaner finish, long. 90

 

2018 Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino Rennina

Kr. 2199,90

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice nose, richer, riper nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, spices, darker furuits, structured, firmer, long. 93

 

2023 Il Falchetto Brachetto d'Acqui

Kr. 185,90 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, citrus nose, fresh and bright. Fresh acidity, sweet, refreshing, apples and peach, lovely Moscato. 87

 

2023 Il Falchetto Moscato d'Asti Tenuta del Fant

Kr. 189,90 

Garnet. Red berries nose, forest berries as well. Fresh acidity, apples, red berries, refreshing. Lovely Brachetto. 86

 

Vininor Høstmesse, Egon Müller and more going back to 1983

2014 Schätzel Riesling ReinWeiß
Kr 207,40
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, some citrus nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fresh, apples, minerals, elegant, good length. 87

2013 Schätzel Riesling Reinschiefer
Kr 237,90
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, minerals, grapefruits, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, lemons, elegant, refreshing, lovely balance, good length. 89

2012 Schätzel Riesling Pettenthal
Kr 372,60
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, some citrus, fresh and fruity. Fresh acidity, apples, fresh, minerals, lovely balance, pure apples, long. 92

2012 Schätzel Silvaner Nackenheim
Ikke tilgjengelig
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity if still reductive. Fresh acidity, fresh, apples, some citrus, light spicy note, good length. 88

2013 Schätzel KabiNett
Kr 252,60
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fresh and fruity, rounded, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, elegant, fresh and delicate, lovely balance, lively. 89

2015 Schätzel Pettenthal Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, focused, detailed. Fresh acidity, apples, elegant, playful, detailed, long. 91

2015 Schätzel Ölberg Auslese
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity, minerals, citrus. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, vibrant, elegant, lively, apples and citrus, long. 94

2015 Schätzel Pettenthal Auslese
300 litres made. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity, minerals, detailed nose, some pineapples. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed, playful, apples, peach and pineapples, lemons, long. 96

2013 Schätzel Nierstein Riesling Vininor
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some flint, faint spices and a touch of vanilla. Fresh acidity, minerals, flinty, smoky, focused and firm, detailed, long. 92





2015 Egon Müller Scharzhof Riesling
Kr 409,30
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, fresh and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, lovely balance. 89

2015 Egon Müller Scharzhofberg Riesling Kabinett
Kr 704,80
Ap nr 02 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, elegant, detailed nose, refreshing. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, elegant and nuanced, lovely balance. 90

2015 Egon Müller Scharzhofberg Riesling Spätlese
Kr 1276,20
Ap nr 07 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, light spicy notes, peach, light flinty nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, nuanced, lovely balance, apples and citrus, beautiful balance, long. 93

1983 Egon Müller Scharzhofberg Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
Ap nr 33 84
Golden. Honey, apricots, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples, pineapples, detailed, pure, superb nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, elegant, lively, pure, sublime balance, nuanced. Creamy, rounded, sweet oranges, sweet lemons, apples, peach, pineapples, stunning. 96

1994 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett
Ap nr 09 95
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, some lemons, fresh, fruity, some yellow fruits, light spice note, minerals. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh, fruity, detailed, elegant, long. 91



2015 Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Urban Riesling
Kr 189,50
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, apples, lemons, elegant. 86

2015 Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Wiltinger Alte Reben Feinherb
Kr 243,-
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh, fruity, elegant, lovely balance. Good length. 88

2015 Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Kabinett
Kr 243,40
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, touch of peach. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, apples, elegant. 89

2015 Szent Tamas Màd Furmint
Kr 176,30
Pale lemon yellow. Peach, fruity nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, minerals, apples, leaner, fairly focused, good length. 86


2014 Clos de L'Elu Bastingage Anjou Blanc
Kr 212,-
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, minerals, lgood length. 87

2014 Besson Chablis
Kr 288,50
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some minerals nose, touch of peach. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, apples, lighter, elegant. 85

2013 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Roche Calcaire
Kr 269,40
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some minerals and spices. Cinnamon notes. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, lemonsa nd ripe apples, good length. 88

2004 Zind-Humbrecht Brand Riesling Vendanges Tardives
Kr 431,80
Towards golden. Apples, apricots, fruity, peach and pears, some spices. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, elegant, lovely balance, long. 90

2014 Clos L'Ecu Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume
Kun horeca
Golden. Ripe, tropical fruits and honey nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity, minerals, elegant, playful. Apples and tropical fruits. Good length. 89

2013 Szent Tamas Màd Late Harvest
Kun horeca
Pale golden. Apples, fruity, fresh nose, pineapples and apricots. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, quite playful. 87

2014 Novaia Valpolicella Classico
Kr 215,80
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, leaner. 85

2013 Novaia Ripasso
Kr 251,10
Ruby. Dark fruity, some spices, leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some herbs. 85

2011 Novaia Amarone Corte Vaona
Kr 436,50
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, coffee notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bitter, fresher styles, dark berries, good length, touch hollow. 87

2010 Ronchi di Cialla Schioppettino
Kr 410,90
Ruby. Red berries, herbs, some sweat and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, leaner, some herbs, good length. 89

2004 Ronchi di Cialla Schioppettino
Kr 458,30
Ruby. Some cherries, anise and dark fruits, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, some spices, anise and leather. 89

2011 Baricci Brunello di Montalcino
Kr 502,70
Ruby. Spices, anise, leather, some cherries and plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, structured, good length. 89

36 wines from Montalcino tasted, Cupano, Castello Romitorio, Col d'Orcia, San Polo and Val di Suga

Cupano

2013 Cupano Sant'Antimo
Ruby. Herbs, paprika, light violets and cassis note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries and anise, leaner finish. 90

2012 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Floral, raspberries, cherries, some anise, scented note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, spices, elegant fruit, red berries and anise, long. 93

2011 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Fruity, red berries, cherries, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, cherries and anise, elegant finish. 91

2009 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Cherries, some anise, floral notes, light mint and rosemary note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, rounded, plums, starting figs, some cherries, long finish. 93

2000 Cupano Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented. Thyme, rosemary, mint, cherries, floral, cherries, figs, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, prunes, mint, cherries and plums, elegant and nuanced, long. 89



Castello Romitorio

2010 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Dark fruity, some vanilla and spices, some chocolate and plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, fresh, lively, cherries, some strawberries, long. 92

2012 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, some cassis, cherries, floral notes, thyme. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, intense, long. 91

2011 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, some anise and liquorice, vanilla and alcohol nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, red berries, some cherries, vanilla, good length. 89

2010 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta
4000 bottles made. Ruby. Cherries, liquorice, plums, figs, ripe nose, deeper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, some spices, juicy, rich and intense, cherries and liquorice, long. 93

2011 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta
4000 bottles made. Ruby. Red berries, some anise, herbs, vanilla, lacks some focus. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some anise, long. 90

2012 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta
4000 bottles. Bright ruby. Fruity, red berries, some spices, light olive note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some cherries and plums, elegant texture, some vanilla, long. 92



Col d'Orcia

2015 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, refreshing. Bright fruity and quite rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and anise, some spices, long. 92

2013 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Some nettles, coffee, red fruits and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, firm, some nettles and red fruits, good length. 89

2012 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, cherries, anise, liquorice, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, refreshing, long. Bit closed now. 91

2014 Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, fruity, fresh nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, easy going. 85

2011 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, cherries, some anise, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, cherries and anise, rounded, juicy, good length. 90

2011 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Nastagio
Bright ruby. Scented, mint, eucalyptus, cherries, almost flinty nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, detailed, refreshing, long. 91

1998 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Mint, cherries, some tar, elegant nose, touch of tobacco and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some spices, elegant and refreshing, long. 93

2008 Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
8000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, fruity, cherries, elegant nose. Quite detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, elegant and nuanced, structured, quite bright fruit, concentrated, long. 94

2012 Col d'Orcia Olmaia
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, plums, faint herbal note, raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant and nuanced, long. 90

2001 Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby. Red berries, cherries, anise, fresh, nuanced, some mint, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, bright and lively, structured and firm, long. 95

1988 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, anise, mint, rosemary, anise and figs, detailed and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, juicy, liquorice and cherries, elegant, long. 92


San Polo

2014 San Polo Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Bright red fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner,fruity, red berries. 83

2011 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, liquorice, vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, coffee, dark fruits, red berries and ripe morellos, vanilla finish. 90

2012 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Reductive nose. Opens a bit towards floral notes and red fruits with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smoother, fruity, dark berries and cherries, some red fruits, long. 91

2010 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Vanilla, dark fruity nose, intense, rosemary and mint nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, refreshing, cherries and raspberries, anise, long finish. 93

2012 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Vanilla, dark fruits, spices, blackberries nose, somewhat reductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, structured, firm, some alcohol shows through, firm finish, vanilla. 93



Val di Suga

2012 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, violets, some vanilla, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, intense, red and dark fruits, refreshing. 90

2011 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, anise, minerals, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red and darker fruits, juicy before structured finish, long. 90

2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, liquorice, touch of floral notes and thyme. Quite tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, juicy, red berries and spices, leather, alcohol warmth shows through, long. 93

2011 Val di Suga Vigna del Lago Brunello di Montalcino
7000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, anise, some spices, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark and red fruits, intense, some chocolate, long. Bit warm finish. 93

2011 Val di Suga Poggio al Granchio Brunello di Montalcino
8000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, thyme, rosemary, anise, spices, elegant, some roses. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, anise, juicy, firmer finish, structured, a bit warm finish. 94

2011 Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali Brunello di Montalcino
7000 bottles made. Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, some vanilla, cherries, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, cherries, some thyme and rosemary, tobacco, long. 94

2015 Val di Suga Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Light red fruity nose, elegant, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries. 84

2012 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, some anise nose, floral notes, violets, somewhat denser nose for the vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red and dark berries, some spices, long. Touch warm. 91

2006 Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Blackberries, some figs, cherries, mint, eucalyptus, leather, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, dark berries, red fruits, tobacco, bit warm finish. 93

2004 Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, floral, mint, tobacco and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, elegant if a bit warm, long. 94

Small Fuligni tasting

2014 Fuligni Rosso di Montalcino Ginestreto
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, anise, refreshing. 85

2011 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, cherries, some leather notes, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, anise, leather, cherries, fruit stones, long. 92

2010 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby. Red berries, leather, floral, detailed, elegant and nuanced, cherries, beautiful freshness. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, lively and nuanced, cherries, anise, some spices, pure and long. 95

2007 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby. Cherries, morellos, red fruits, floral notes, violets and roses, liquorice, elegant and deeper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, lively, detailed, playful, elegant, refreshing, long cherries finish. 95

2006 Gianni Brunelli Brunello Riserva

2006 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, fruity, liquorice, leather, figs and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, elegant, fresh and fruity, elegant and long. 93

Taupenot- Merme Charmes Chambertin and more

2012 Fanny Sabre Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lighter nose, floral. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples, lighter finish, delicate. 89

2014 Ochota Barrels Weird Berries in the Woods Gewürztraminer
1880 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, grapey nose, light rose touch. Fruity, leaner, fresh, rounded, scented, roses. 87

2012 Charles Audoin Marsannay Blanc Au Champ Salomon
Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, detailed, light yellow fruits note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant, lime finish. 87

2011 Bisol Venissa
Golden. 100% Dorona. Apricots, some clay, bananas, lilies florality on the nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, fairly playful, diffeent, sort of smooth, long. 89

1991 Château Musar blanc
Pale amber. Nuts, dried fruits, light VA, apricots, wood polish. Fresh acidity, leaner, fairly intense, wood and nuts, dried fruits, good length. 89

2009 Fonterenza Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Scented, leather, liquorice, cherries and figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit jammy, fruity, ripe, rich, good length. 89

2008 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Intense, scented, liquorice, raisins nose. Cherries and chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded, little bit lean and herbal finish, bit hollow. 88

2013 Innocent Bystander Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir
Bright ruby. Spices, strawberry jam nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, spices, little bit of a burnt note, slightly warm finish. 87

2012 Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny
Bright ruby. Light nose, scented, red berries, somewhat scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, rounded, little bit hollow. Good length. 89

2012 Taupenot-Merme Charmes Chambertin
Bright ruby. Scented, elegant nose, spices, fruity, some vanilla and spices, nuances behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, but bit firm oak texture behind, some  toast, needs air or rather cellar ageing, long. 92

2011 Clos du Jaygueron Margaux
Ruby. Cassis, violets, quite scented, ripe fruits, elegant nose but needs air to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, structured, tannic but fruit to balance it seems, long. 91

Red and sweet wine November release from Moestue

3138501
Rupìcolo Castel del Monte 2011
Puglia, Italia Ruby. Lightly scented, raspberries and mulberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. kr 135,- (Bestilling)
81 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4516601
Librandi Cirò Rosso 2013
Calabria, Italia Bright ruby. Light fruity and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light, fruity, ever so slightly jammy palate. kr 142,- (Bestilling)
81 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4772205
Malvirà Langhe San Guglielmo 2005
Piemonte, Italia (Magnum) Ruby. Ripe, rich, dark fruits, leather, something almost salty. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, playful, dark berries palate, good length. kr 487,- (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4625401
Talenti Brunello di Montalcino 2009
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Red and darker berries, anise, liquorice, plums, ripe fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, sweet plums and liquorice palate, one of the fresher ones in the vintage, long. kr 365,- (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3316901
Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2012
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Red berries, light scented note nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and fruity, more red berries, elegant. kr 166,- (Basis)
85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

Conterno Barolo 2009
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby. Rich, intense, red berries and violets nose with alcohol high note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, intense, juicy, structured, long. Bit warm. (15%) kr 555,- (Bestilling)
91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

1846401
Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana 2010
Toscana, Italia Towards bright ruby. Bright red fruits, scented, elegant nose, detailed. Quite seductive nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh and fruity, elegant, playful, red and darker fruits, liquorice, lovely. kr 478,-
90 poeng

1865301
Ch. de Coulaine Chinon 2013
Loire, Frankrike Pale purple. Red berries, some nettles nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light on it's feet, red berries, fruity and elegant, good length. kr 190,-
85 poeng

4356701
Duas Quintas 2012
Douro, Portugal Ruby. Ripe dark fruits, plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, ripe and rich, good length. kr 158,- (Bestilling)
85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3295201
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2012
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, some leather and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. kr 235,- (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4710901
Crozes Hermitage Silène 2012
Rhône nord, Frankrike Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, red berries, some pepper and minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, ripe and sweetish fruits, good spicy length. kr 219,- (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4139801
Alfieri La Tota Barbera d'Asti 2012
Piemonte, Italia Ruby. Ripe, dark fruits nose, some vanilla and spices behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively. kr 226,- (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

1738101
Sperino Uvaggio 2011
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby. Red berries, some nettles, rubber and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, fairly playful. kr 266,-
86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

 4517501
Vajra Coste e Fossati Dolcetto d'Alba 2013
Piemonte, Italia Ruby, purple rim. Ripe, rich dark berries, blackberries and blueberries with some Christmas spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, little bit warm finish. kr 228,- (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

8055801
Muzard Bourgogne 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, strawberries and raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, fresh, quite lively. kr 195,- (Bestilling)
86 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

Cigliuti Barbaresco Serraboella 2010
Piemonte, Italia Bright ruby. Tar, roses, less intense nose, detailed, some liquorice. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, firm, red berries palate, anise and cinamon, tight and fresh, long. kr 450,- (Bestilling)
91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

4711201
Guigal Hermitage 2009
Rhône nord, Frankrike Ruby. Ripe, rich, intense, fruity, jammy notes, spicy, pepper, cinamon nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, firmer, red and blackberries fruit, spicy, some vanilla, tight, needs decanting. Long. kr 470,- (Bestilling)
91 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

696901
Patrice Rion Bourgogne Rouge 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Red berries, light scented note, some herbs in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh. kr 240,- (Bestilling)
85 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

5149701
Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin 2009
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, delicate for the vintage. Lovely if tender nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, lively, just a little bit dry in the finish. kr 347,- (Bestilling)
89 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

1857401
Partrice Rion Chambolle Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, violets, lovely nose, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, refreshing, rounded, floral and fruity, lovely. kr 515,-
89 poeng

1858301
Morey St.Denis 1er Cru Aux Cheseaux 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Red berries, some herbal notes, elegant, fairly detailed nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, quite elegant, long. kr 550,20
90 poeng

1857701
Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Tight, vanilla, red berries, some floral notes, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, ripe, rich even if closed and tight. Needs decanting but better still, at least five years in the cellar. kr 590,20
91 poeng

9690801
Arlaud Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots 2009
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, light strawberry jam note on the nose. Some floral notes and light figs touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, good length. kr 512,- (Bestilling)
90 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

1865501
Patrice Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru St-Marc 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, firm nose, tight and closed, lots of hints behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, ripe, intense, detailed, violets and dark fruits, firm and intense palate, structured with fruit to back, long. kr 640,-
93 poeng

1864501
Partrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 12
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Red berries, some vanilla, floral notes, scented, ligh spicy note beneath on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, detailed, elegant, tigth and structured, long. kr 675,-
93 poeng

1857601
Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2012
Burgund, Frankrike Bright ruby. Scented, dark fruits, elegant and nuanced nose, tight, floral and detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, red berries, nuanced palate, firm, needs air or cellaring, long. kr 990,20
93 poeng

4557001
Bru-Baché Jurancon La Quintessence 2010
Sørvest, Frankrike Pale golden. Fruity, apricots, light honey note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and ripe, overripe yellow apples and apricots palate. kr 299,90 (Bestilling)
87 poeng
Moestue Grape Selections AS

3 from Mastrojanni

 
173301
Mastrojanni Rosso di Montalcino 2012
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby. Lightly scented, red berries, light cherry stone note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if slightly hollow palate, sweet and sour finish. 86 kr 233,50 (Bestilling)
Vininor AS

173101
Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino 2009
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby, garnet rim. Dark fruits, liquorice, leather, scented, heavier floral notes, almost sweet lilies like, intense, almost leaps out of the glass, but also alcohol high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, ripe fruits, cherries, liquorice, stone fruit, slightly bitter, firm finish. Slightly warm. kr 415,80 (Bestilling)
90 poeng
Vininor AS

173201
Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Schiena d'Asino 2007
Toscana, Italia Bright ruby, brick rim. Intense nose but needs air, scented, liquorice, plums, cherry stone, layers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, cherry stones, liquorice, firm, sweet and sour, cherries, long finish. Firm finish. kr 641,50 (Bestilling)
92 poeng
Vininor AS

08 Biondi Santi, 06 Cos and 00 Clerc Milon

2008 Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata
Biondi red. Anise, cherries, floral, nuanced, still a very tight bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, leaner palate, nuanced and elegant, needed more air to open than usual, long. 92

2006 Château Cos d'Estournel
Ruby. Fruity, ripe, cassis and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rounded and still a bit of the '06 edginess, long. 92

2000 Château Clerc Milon
Ruby. Cassis, leather, elegant and nuanced nose, opens up beautifully. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and nuanced, refreshing and long. 93

01 Poggio Salvi Brunello Riserva

2001 Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Some oak spices and plums first, more cherries and and anise with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured and would be more polished in a few years, long. 91

07 Biondi Santi, 00 Marchesi di Gresy and more

2009 Weiser-Kunstler Enkircher Ellergrub Riesling Kabinett
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, slight tropical note and ripe lemons nose, orange blossoms. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, quite lively, rounded, fuller bodied for Kabinett and fresh for the vintage, good length. 89

2010 L'Esprit de Chevalier
(2nd Dom. Chevalier) Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit, minerals, almost flinty, citrus, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, citrus and minerals, bit spicy and some vanilla, fresh finish, fairly intense. 89

2007 Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata
Brigjt ruby. Tight nose, some cherries, leather, faint floral notes but lacks intensity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly detailed but could have more fruit and intensity. It was decanted for hours without much happening, long if lean finish. 90

2000 Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga Camp Gros
Deep ruby with broad brich rim and lots of sediments. Starting out with oxidative nose, later plums, figs and liquorice, some tar and roses. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mature aromas, liquorice and prunes, stil fairly grippy texture but fruit seems to be fading, still long. Drink within two years if this bottle is correct. 91

34 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva's tasted blind, mostly 2008

2008 Tenuta Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Some anise, liquorice, slightly scented nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, prunes and plums palate, lacks freshness and refinement, ripe and evolved for its age. 87

2007 Terrasole Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise, bit subdued nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant, quite fresh but could be more complex. 89

2008 Tiezzi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Soccorso:
Ruby. Leather, prunes and cherries nose, quite scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly intense, figs and cherries palate, slightly drying finish. 89

2008 Ucceleria Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Some herbs, figs, liquorice and plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, richer but not very complex, drying finish. 87

2008 Aglieta Brunello di Montalcino Riserva:
Ruby. Corked

2008 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Alle Mura:
Ruby. Intense, cherries, spices, some chocolate and figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, but leaner finish, liquorice and coffee finish. 90

2008 Barbi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna del Fiore
Ruby. Scented, floral, some anise and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, quite refreshing, good length. 89

2008 Bartolo Gusti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Red berries, some floral notes, hint of anise and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, leaner and somewhat firmer finish, quite refreshing, good length. 89

2008 Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione
Ruby. Highly scented, lots of vanilla, coffee and spices pn the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, chocolate, drying finish, to much barrels. 88

2008 Canneta Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Red berries, vanilla, anise and spices on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite refreshing, bit biting texture, cherries and anise finish. 89

2008 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna la Casa:
Ruby. Rich, plums, dark berries, some vanilla and spices on the nose. Fresh acidoty, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, bit vanilla overshadowed finish, good length. 88

2008 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Scented, intense, some liquorice and coffee nose. Cherries and morellos. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, quite intense, liquorice and savory, long. 90

2008 Casisano Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Liquorice, mints, figs and cherries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate, drying finish 86

2008 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento
Ruby. Dark berries, intense and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, figs, maturing aromas, long.Is this bottle a top one? 91

2007 Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Fontelontano
Ruby. Liquorice, cherries, some plums, highly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and ripe, quite refreshing but vanilla finish. 88

2008 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Red berries, some spices and liquorice nose, lighter and delicate nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet cherries and anise palate, fresh and elegant, somewhat lean, long. 90

2008 Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Scented, floral, lilies, some red berries, fruity nose. Elegant. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, balanced, rounded, quite smooth, bit short. 89

2008 Fattoi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise and lilies, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite refreshing and fruity, fairly delicate, fresh cherries and anise finish. Long. 90

2007 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Somewhat scented, anise, cherries, violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, somewhat ripe and warm, red berries, elegant but verging on unbalanced alcohol. 94

2008 Greppone Mazzi- Ruffino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Cherries, liquorice and some figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, slightly drying, and a bit short. 86

2008 Il Poggiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva il Poggiolo
Ruby. Scented, vanilla, spices and lots of dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh, quite lively and refreshing, bit vanilla finish, long. 90

2008 La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Red berries, some floral notes, anise and spices. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded but lots of vanilla to pack it in, good length, bit oaky. 88

2008 La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Red berries, vanilla, some coffee and dark fruits nose. Freshish acidity, ripe and sweet, fruity, lacks finesse and complexity, mature feel to it. 86

2008 La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Manapetra
Ruby. Liquorice, some figs and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant before a slightly woody and vanilla finish. 88

2008 La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Abate
Ruby. Scented, some lilies, red berries and anise nose, some figs. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, somewhat refreshing palate, smooth, good length. 88

2008 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ugolaia
Ruby. Scented, floral, liquorice nose. Morellos. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit rich and sweet, and a bit short. 87

2008 Máté Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Woody, vanilla and barrel spices, oak toast nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, more integrated palate, oaky finish. 87

2008 Pian delle Querci Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Anise, liquorice, plums, figs and cherries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, some prunes, drying finish, oaky end. 86

2008 Podere le Ripi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Lupi e Sirene
Ruby. Easy going nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, easy going palate, short. 83

2008 Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby. Delicate red berries nose, quite refreshing, vanilla kotes and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, quite refreshing, smooth texture, long. 93

2007 Poggio Rubino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby, garnet rim. Cheese, some red berries and anise, slight iris note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, on the leaner side and could be more complex, but refreshing. 88

2008 Sesti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Phenomena
Ruby. Some coffee, chocolate, dark berriesa nd prunes nose, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, drying palate with fresher fruit behind it, oaky texture, good length. Dry finish. 89

2008 Tassi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Franci
Ruby. Scented and sweet vanilla nose, lots spices, chocolate and coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich fruit behind oaky cloak, coffee finish, drying. 88

And a further 57 2009 Brunello di Montalcino's

2009 Tenuta Crocedimezzo Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, quite elegant nose, somewhat floral. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, lean and watery. 81

2009 Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Floral, red berries, quite delicate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly smooth before a slightly green finish, refreshing. 83

2009 Tenuta La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some scented notes, vanilla and red berries. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit easy going and lean. 83

2009 Tenuta Le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Some red berries, anise, more subdued nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if leaner palate, fairly smooth texture. Good length. 85

2009 Tenuta San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some spices, red fruits and figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, quite refreshing, good length. 86

2009 Tenuta San Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured with fresh fruit to back, quite lively if not that complex. 86

2009 Tenuta Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, some cherries and liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, good length. 86

2009 Tenuta Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Poggio Doria
Ruby. Red berries, cherries, fairly fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly lively, quite fresh, figs finish. Bit short. 87

2009 Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Lilies, some red berris, scented nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly lively, quite refreshing, bit liquorice dominated palate. 85

2009 Terre Nere Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Herbal, some unripe red berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fairly fruity and lively, quite fresh, good length. 85

2009 Tiezzi Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, cherries and some scented notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, quite lively, bit short. 86

2009 Tiezzi Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Soccorso
Ruby. Cherries, some prunes, slight nail varnish note, some anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly fresh and fruity, quite lively, elegant and fresh finish. 88

2009 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Liquorice, sherries and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured and a bit rustic, good length. 85

2009 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, some anise, lighter nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidoty, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly lively, bit vanilla influenced finish. 87

2009 Vasco Sassetti Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, easy going but crisper nose, cherries and slightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, leaner, bit to easy going. 83

2009 Verbena Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Herbs, red berries anise nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, herbal and easy going palate, not quite together. 83

2009 Villa a Tolli Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Vanilla and dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rounded and sweet palate, pruney finish. 84

2009 Villa i Cipressi Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Scented, red berries and some floral notes, lilies. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fairly fruity, leaner palate, some morellos and liquorice. 85

2009 Villa le Prata Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, some anise and ripe strawberries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, bit easy going. 85

2009 Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Some red berries, liquorice and ever so slightly floral nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, somewhat fruity, leane rfinish, good length. 86

2009 Vini Italiani da Sogno Brunello di Montalcino Carillon
Ruby. Lilies, red berries and slight anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat lean and hollow palate, vanilla finish. 85

2009 Aglieta Roberto Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some plums and figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer and sweeter, easy going, bit short. 84

2009 Agostina Pieri Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Spices, coffee and dark chocolate nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, bit lean and oaky, if fresher palate than nose. 84

2009 Centolani Brunello di Montalcino Friggiali
Ruby. Red berries, slightly scented and somewaht spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly fruity, leaner palate, quite refreshing, bit short. 86

2009 Centolani Brunello di Montalcino Pietranera
Ruby. Figs, cherries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, prunes and figs palate, easy going and soft. 84

2009 Centolani Brunello di Montalcino Poggiotondo
Ruby. Red berries, slightly floral, some anise on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, softer and rounder palate, fairly elegant, bit boring finish. 85

2009 Albatreti Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Dark berries, spices, chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded before dry finish. 84

2009 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Rich, smoky nose, dark berries and anise, coffee. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, woody palate and finish. 85

2009 Armilla Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Herbs, nettles, warm fruit and coffee nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, nettles and prunes palate, short. 83

2009 Baccinetti Brunello di Montalcino Saporoia
Ruby, garnet rim. Liquorice, cherries, fruit stones, almost a VA tone to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, leaner, fairly refreshing red berries and figs palate, good length. 86

2009 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Rich, prunes, some coffee and spices, earthy. Freshish acidity, cooked fruit, ripe, rich, liquorice and prunes, drying. 86

2009 Barbi Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, some cherries and liquorice, spicy. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and rich, fruity, lacks finesse, bit plummy palate, bit short. 87

2009 Bartoli Giusti Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Rich, some coffee and chocolate nose, rich. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, slightly sweet, good length. 87

2009 Bellaria Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Cooked fruits, plums, dusty and earthy nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, plums and prunes. Bit short. 84

2009 Belpoggio Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Chocolate, spices and plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, lots of liquorice, spicy palate, bit short. 85

2009 Bonacchi Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Scented, lilies, floral kotes, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly fruity and lively, bit plummy and liquorice finish, good length. 87

2009 Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Floral, raspberries and some ripe cherries nose, slightly of violets. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fairly elegant, rounded texture, good length. 88

2009 Campigliano Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, some floral notes, spicy and some prunes. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly rounded, textured, good length. 87

2009 Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, scented, some floral notes, lilies, anise and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, fairly fresh, more vanilla and chocolate towards the finish, good length. 88

2009 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some red berries, prunes and liquorice nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner texture, some herbal notes, lacks fruit. 84

2009 Canneta Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Herbs, slightly unripe, red berries, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, easy going, lacks substance. 81

2009 Cantina di Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino
Deep ruby. Rich nose of liquorice, lilies and plums. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, big and sweet palate, but one dimensional, will impress some maybe. 83

2009 Capanna Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, somewhat fruity, slightly floral, some figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, bit easy going, good length. 85

2009 Capanne Ricci Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some herbs, red berries and anise nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, some herbs, slightly unripe, short. 84

2009 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Dark berries, some coffee and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe and fresher palate, slightly unripe, good length. 85

2009 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, floral, fairly detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly fruity and fresh, bit easy going, good length. 86

2009 Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Floral, tulips, red berries, some anise, slight nail warnish nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, simple palate. 81

2009 Casa Raia Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, some cheese and spices nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet and ripe palate, rounded, freshish finish. 85

2009 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some figs, leather, liquorice and prunes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, prunes and figs, morellos and liquorice. Long. 89

2008 Stella di Campalto Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Slightly floral, some cherqries and elegant red fruits, one of the freshest noses besides Biondi Santi this vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, delicate, red fruity, elegant, long. 91

2009 Pian del Orino Brunello di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Figs, prunes, cherries, more mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, round, richer, fresher red berries finish. 89

2009 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli
Ruby. Some herbs, dark berries, scented nose, lilies. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, bit easy going, fresher finish. 89

2009 Sesti Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some red berries, bit easy going nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, bit lean. 88

2009 Fonterenza Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Scented, some floral notes, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and fresher palate, quite nuanced and delicate, long. 90

2009 Querce Bettina Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some red berries, some cinamon nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer and fruitier palate, could be fresher. 88

2009 Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Floral, red berries, some anise touch, bright fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, some morellos and dark berries, good length. 89

2009 Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli
Ruby. Red berries, some plums and cherries, floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, quite refreshing, long. 90

36 Brunello di Montalcino 2009's tasted

2009 Casisano Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, some cherries and prunes nose, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, good length. 88

2009 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Ripe, cherries, dark berries, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and velvety, rounded, some vanilla finish. 87

2009 Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Scented, lilies, liquorice, ripe nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, anise, plums and figs, not the freshest. 85

2009 Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino Campo del Drago
Ruby. Cherries, liquorice, ripe fruits nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla palate, prunes and figs. 85

2009 Cava d'Onice Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some VA, cherries and liquorice nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, cherries palate, some prunes, good length. 86

2009 Citille di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Metallic nose. Freshish acidity, dry tannins, drying palate. 73

2009 Citille de Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Poggio Ronconi
Ruby. Red berries, some spices, morellos and fresh fruits for the vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, quite fresh, fairly elegant. Rounded, good length. 89

2009 Col di Lamo Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Anise, red berries, ceherries and some leather nose. Fresh acidity, bit dry tannins, rounded, fruit, liquorice and prunes palate. 86

2009 Poggio Il Castellare Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Highly scented nose, intense. Lilies. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, vanilla palate, good length. 84

2009 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some nettles, liquorice and prunes nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, herbal and a bit green, short finish. 84

2009 Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Liquorice, vanilla and cherries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, oak structure, little fruit. 82

2009 Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Lean nose, some spices and vanilla. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly easy going. 83

2009 Collina del Sole Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, leaner nose, some prunes and anise. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, lean and thin palate, sour cherries. 82

2009 Corte dei Venti Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some red berries, slightly scented, red berqries and cherries. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft and pruney. 83

2009 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, some anise nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and cherries, liquorice, long. 91

2009 Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Liquorice, lilies and prunes nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresher finish. 84

2009 Fanti Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Figs, plums, cooked fruit nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresher palate, figs and prunes. 86

2009 Fattoi Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries and vanilla nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and some herbal notes, easy going. 84

2009 Ferrero Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some red berries, slightly cooked and coffee nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and round, bit short. 85

2009 Fornacella Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some VA, lifted, cherries and anise nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, lean and sour palate, bit short. 83

2009 Fornaccina Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, some anise and liquorice nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, lean and some strawberry jam palate, drying finish. 84

2009 Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, floral and quite elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, well balanced for the vintage, more harmonious than most. 88

2009 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Scented, spicy and cinamon nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, dry palate, dusty. Lacks fruit. 81

2009 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, scented, some plums and lilies. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fairly fresh, somewhat sour cherries finish. 86

2009 Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some anise and liquorice nose. Red berries, and figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leane rpalate, some sour cherries and anise, good length if a bit lean. 87

2009 Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Loreto:
Ruby. Red berries, some floral notes, fairly elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, one of the fresher this vintage, balanced and long. 90

2009 Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Scented, some cherries and wild strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, somewhat leaner palate, fairly fresh finish. Good length. 89

2009 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some floral nose and leaner red fruits nose, some anise. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, fairly together, good length. 88

2009 Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some scented notes, maybe a touch of VA, lifted, sour cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, cherries, bit short. 84

2009 Salvioni Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Herbal, some red berries and anise nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, bit easy going, herbal palate. 84

2009 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, some anise, slightly floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite refreshing, fairly elegant, good length. 88

2009 Il Paradiso di Manfredi Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some iodine, red berries, cherries, liquorice and maybe slight VA on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh cherries palate, bit short and one dimensional. 85

2009 Le Chiuse Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Some red berries, slightly floral nose, some anise. More subdued. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, leaner finish. Bit dry. 86

2009 Le Regnaie Brunello di Montalcino V.V.
Ruby, brick rim. Terracotta nose, cherries and a bit iodine. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if leaner, sour palate, bit short. 86

2009 Sesta di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby, garnet rim. Highly floral, quote elegant nose, red berries and strawberry jam. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly fresh and lively, bit easy going and lean, good length. 85

2009 Talenti Brunello di Montalcino
Ruby. Red berries, some floral nose, purer nose than most this vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, quite elegant if a bit lean, fairly fresh, good length. 88

Some Biondi Santi's and Coche Dury plus Clement Perseval

Clement Perseval Blanc de Noir Premier Cru Zero Dosage
4080 bottles made. Degorged 30.07.12. Pale lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Apples, minerals, some yeast, quite delicate nose, ever so slightly yellow fruity, some yeast. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, quite detailed, slightly sweet fruity, but just to balance it, good length. 88

2010 Coche-Dury Bourgogne Aligoté
Pale lemon yellow. Some lemons, apples, minerals, very elegant and subdued nose, ever so slightly nutty far behind and almond flowers. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, refreshing and elegant, very easy to enjoy, citrusy, minerals, almost chalky, detailed and very delicate, refined. Not the longest. Lovely Aligoté. 88

2008 Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata:
Bright ruby. Red berries, more tender nose than last bottle, some floral notes, almonds very delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and more detailed but also some drier notes, not a perfect bottle. Drying finish. 85

1999 Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata
Bright ruby. Some letaher and anise but dusty nose, lean and weak palate, tired bottle. Bought in Sorento, probably to warm storage in the shop.

1999 Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata
Bright ruby. Red berries, floral notes, detailed if leaner nose, refreshing, cherries and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, refreshing, slightly leaner bottle, long. 90