Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Brilliant ruby red with garnet reflections. Intriguing in its young classicism, it highlights ripe fruity notes enhanced by a varied spiciness. Austere with an intense entry that ends pleasantly tannic and savory on the palate.
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Wine Spectator: 93
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This red is hallmarked by flavors of plum, ripe cherry, wild herbs and iron. As this develops on the palate, the purity of the fruit emerges, along with tobacco and bergamot accents. Solidly built, with dusty tannins vying for attention with the fruit on the lingering finish. Best from 2027 through 2042. 5,800 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.
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Wine Advocate: 95
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The Mastrojanni 2019 Brunello di Montalcino has a pretty bouquet with dark fruit and something exotic that recalls camphor ash, wood fire ash, garrigue and dried herb. It is rich and evenly concentrated with fine chalk on the tannins and good phenolic ripeness (with no green bitterness). A great food pairing is grilled game or the French magret de canard. This straight village bottling does a great job, and it's ultimately more accessible than many of its peers.
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Wine Enthusiast: 95
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Aromas of cranberries, figs, coffee, cloves and topsoil create a sweet, warm nose, while cherries and a citrus twist lift the cranberry note on the palate, before a finish of chocolate and spices. Finegrained tannins add to the appeal.
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