2015 La Serena Brunello di Montalcino
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La Serena's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows dusty florals up front, mingling with dried cherries, mint leaf, cedar box, and white smoke, as hints of undergrowth and animal musk develope in the glass. On the palate, I'm finding a soft, silky expression, showing earthy red berry tones amidst nervous acidity, adding sweetness and saturating minerality, as grippy tannins drench the senses. The finish is long, structured, and spicy, displaying a hint of orange citrus over a layer of fine tannin and inner earth tones, with cheek-puckering acids linger on. The 2015 is a powerful wine built on a core of primary fruit and acid, yet with enough tannic clout to find beautiful balance over time.
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James Suckling
Eric Guido, Vinous
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Dark-cherry and floral aromas with citrus and dried-lavender undertones. Full body and firm,chewy tannins with a solid structure and length. Needs time to soften and come together. Better after 2021.