2010 Brunello di Montalcino
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Tasting notes
Deep ruby. Sweet, composed, rather restful on the nose but with masses happening on the palate. Very much southern Tuscan; you can really taste the heat! But it’s interesting. Some tannins in reserve. (JR)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
The Wine Advocate
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Dark red cherries, mint, sage, tobacco, licorice and new leather blossom in Il Marroneto's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino. Savory and lifted in the glass, the 2010 possesses stunning overall balance and tons of nuance. The tannins are firm and incisive, yet also remarkably polished. Ideally, readers should cellar the 2010 for at least a few years, but it is going to be very hard to resist the temptation of drinking the 2010 young.
Beautifully ripe and intense, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino never feels overdone or too heavy. In fact, it treads with the lightest of footprints imparting delicate tones of rose petal, forest berry, white cherry, balsam herb and sweet almond as it flutters over the senses. The main message here is elegance and this wine is profoundly eloquent on the subject. The mouthfeel is tight silky and enduring. Delicate mineral notes give focus and definition to the finish. This is a classic Brunello from an iconic vintage.
Mid ruby with orange tinges. Almost exotically perfumed nose with hints of cherry. Fragrant sweet/sour cherry with a firm dose of tannins. Elegant palate weight and long and juicy and still a little tight. Elegance is key. Long and refined yet powerful. (WS)
About the producer
Il Marroneto is one of Montalcino’s most respected producers. Its Madonna delle Grazie is consistently one of the top-scoring Brunello di Montalcinos of any vintage.