A big, earthy Brunello that, on the first night, almost seemed over the hill. But I put it under a Vacu-Vin for a night, and on night two it seemed more youthful, with more fruit showing through. That indicates this wine probably needs to be decanted for a few hours on the first night it's opened in order to shine.Dark, very brickish red color. Medium intensity nose of underbrush, warm sandstone, and dark winey black cherry syrup. Intense, broad, and mouthfilling. Loads of dark, rich roasted cherry fruit and earthy sandstone notes coat the mouth. Loads of soft tannin and pretty decent acidity. Long finish. A bit earthier in style than I prefer, but those who like this side of Brunello will probably like this a lot. B+. Drink over the next 1-2 years, and be sure to give it plenty of time to breathe. Imported by Monsieur Touton Selections, I got this for $24.99 (pretty cheap for a good quality Brunello, actually).
UPDATE (11/10/12): A second bottle was older and more tired. I would give #2 a C+.
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