1994 Brunello di Montalcino
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The 1994 Brunello di Montalcino is another fabulous wine in this last flight of the evening. It offers a compelling mix of intense dark fruit and freshness. Rose petals, lavender and spice play off a core of red/purplish fruit. The dynamic, vibrant finish is compelling. I have had mixed luck with the 1994 over the years, with some great bottles in between. Fortunately, this is a fabulous example.
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Soldera's 1994 Brunello di Montalcino lacks the stuffing to stand up to its structural components. It comes across as angular and lean, with drying tannins on the finish.
The 1994 Brunello di Montalcino lacked the stuffing to stand up to its structural components. It came across as angular and lean, with drying tannins on the finish.
One of the most exotic, complex, and individualistic Brunellos produced, Soldera's just released 1994 Case Basse Riserva offers intense aromatic fireworks. A dark ruby/garnet color is followed by a stunning nose of spice box, cedar, soy, cinnamon, red and black fruits, earth, and truffle scents. Few wines achieve the aromatic intensity and complexity of Soldera's Brunello di Montalcinos. In the mouth, the 1994 is medium to full-bodied, moderately tannic, with sweet ripeness, a firm tannic underpinning, and a pure, concentrated finish. Drink it over the next 15-18 years. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200
About the producer
Soldera is one of the most highly rated, fiercely collected wines of Italy. The winery is based in the Brunello di Montalcino, however the estate is no longer labelled as a Brunello, following a fall out with the consortium. Made from 100% Sangiovese, the wine is currently bottled as a Toscana IGT.