2021 Rosso di Montalcino
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The J. G. Benda 2021 Brunello di Montalcino opens with aromas of rosewood, spice and dark fruit sourced from sandstone soils near Il Greppo. A pretty mineral note frames the bouquet but remains secondary to the ripe, primary fruit that drives the wine, and the palate leans into a mild, supple mouthfeel with finely powdery tannins. Living and expressive in character, this is a fleshed-out and well-balanced Brunello produced in a limited quantity of just 2,450 bottles.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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This is the first vintage made, and I suspect it will prove difficult to find. The J. G. Benda 2021 Rosso di Montalcino comes from organic and biodynamic vineyards that the young and ambitious John Gregory Benda acquired in a foreclosure auction. Finding vineyard land in Montalcino is virtually impossible for a young, up-and-coming newcomer. This wine is beautifully fine and delicate with wild forest fruit, crushed stone and blue flower. Winemaking follows classic Montalcino tradition.
Hugely perfumed nose – deep cherry. Energetic, full cherry palate with electrifying acidity and fantastic, sandy tannins underneath. Fantastic length and structure. The next day this has added more complexity and the nose has become more minerally. (WS)