2001 Casisano Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino
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2001
| Avg. Rating: | 89.0/100 (1 Review) |
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| Winery: | Casisano Colombaio |
| Vintage: | 2001 |
| Varietal: | Sangiovese |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Tuscany: Montalcino |
| Retail Price: |  29.99 USD |
| Created by: | Nico Sanchez |
| Purchase: | Buy this wine › |
from klwines.com: 2 Red Glasses Gambero Rosso. 92 points Wine Spectator: "Subtle and complex aromas of blackberry, lightly toasted oak and licorice. Full-bodied, with layers of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Long aftertaste. Gorgeous. Best after 2010." (02/06) K&L's notes: 2 Stars! I visited Casisano Colombaio for the first time this year more traditionally styled, soft upon entry in the mouth, developed and aromatic there is a complex blend of fruit, with hints of tea, leather and dark bitter chocolate, balanced on the palate, with tannins in check and an excellent finish. This is marvelous example of Brunello di Montalcino in the classic style. A couple of recommendations for you to best enjoy this wine, I would decant this wine 2 hours ahead of time and serve it with a pork loin roasted with rosemary and potatoes, the perfect match.. One last thought please don't look for the color to be opaque like so many Cabernets or Syrah, Sangiovese doesn't have that color base, just enjoy! (Greg St.Clair K&L's Italian Wine Buyer)
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2001 Casisano Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino
(about 1 year ago)
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89.0/100
Solid bottle. The nose started off strong and fruity right after I poured into the decanter. I let this bottle aerate for 2+ hours. Upon serving in the glass, I found the nose to be very subtle and could not narrow down the exact notes. On the palate, the wine was very well balanced, very well integrated, and extremely smooth and silky. I found this wine to contrast greatly with a more fruit forward Australian merlot, this Brunello being more "old-world". I wish the nose would have been a little more expressive. This is a solid Italian example, but not the country's best work. ... + or - evals... Distinct varietal character: +, Integration: +, Expressiveness: -, Complexity: -, Connectedness: +
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