Il Palazzone Brunello di Montalcino 2015

From the producer: This wine needs time! If you are lacking in patience, decanting is recommended. As always, these tasting notes are the fruit of our long-standing collaboration with wonderful Esther from Vino Vistas.

The color is typical Sangiovese ruby with garnet tones. The nose is clean with shy offerings of balsamic notes and raw steak at first. After an hour the aromatics evolve into a rich multi-layered bouquet. The balsamic notes, including licorice and eucalyptus, are subtly underpinned by sottobosco, herbacious elements of thyme and a whiff of ginestro. If you leave the glass for longer still, a slight hint of dark chocolate and even some caramel can be detected.

On the palate firm, yet exquisitely balanced tannins, expand nicely without being overwhelming. The acidity gives this wine a juicy freshness and leaves you wanting more, as so often is the case with a great Brunello. Our 2015 is a young Brunello showing promise of power and stately elegance. Each sip and ensuing long finish confirms the potential of this great five star vintage that deserves many years of further bottle ageing.