2018 Brunello di Montalcino
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With a red wax seal affixed to the front of the bottle, the Mastrojanni 2018 Brunello di Montalcino shows dark fruit, dried cherry, iris roots, savory spice and crushed stone. The wine presents a classic aromatic profile for Sangiovese from Montalcino. The only distraction is the wine's high 15% alcohol content. Otherwise, the wine is silky and smooth with integrated tannins. This 70,000-bottle production is set up for near and medium-term drinking.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with a savory and smoky mix of rich cherry sauce, wilted violets and grilled herbs. It’s round and almost juicy in character, with a potent wave of ripe red fruits and autumnal spice that leaves a collection of fine tannins in their wake. The 2018 finishes youthfully structured, with nuances of sour citrus and salted licorice that slowly taper off.
Mid ruby with orange tinges. A little stalky with sour-cherry notes and looks a little reductive right now. Purer on the palate with suave, supple fruit and bitter-sweet, powdery, but well-behaved, tannins. Are the fireworks reserved for the Mastrojanni crus, I wonder? (WS)
Quite a deep crimson. Good savoury layer over the ripe fruit. A certain pungency on the finish. Agreeable example with the tannins just needing a few months to settle down. (JR)