2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Phenomena
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This is so layered and impressive, with soft and layered tannins and such richness and softness that seduces you on the palate. The aromas and flavors are of ripe berries, meat, hazelnuts, plums and burnt orange. Itâs long and flavorful. Caressing and delicious now, but will age nicely. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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James Suckling
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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This Riserva from Sesti is rich, dark and full-bodied. From a beautifully warm and sunny vintage, the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Phenomena displays dark fruit, ripe cherry, tobacco, balsam herb and exotic spice. A mere 3,750 bottles were made. The wine is textured and velvety with fresh acidity and integrated tannins. Compared to the 2016 Brunello, this wine is broader and wider.
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Phenomena is sweetly spiced with an enticing display of medicinal cherry, cinnamon and butter cream. It’s velvety in texture, gaining grip through a mix of tart red/black fruits, minerals and bright acids. Fine-grained tannins coat the palate, as this tapers off to hints of mocha and tobacco. The balance of primary elements and structure will help this to reach its fifteenth birthday, yet I don’t believe the oak will ever integrate.