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Citille di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino

The 2010 Citille di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Nicolas Belfrage, Roy Richards and Franco Ziliani on Citille di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino - an internationally acclaimed red from Burgundy.
Citille di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino
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Wine Name
Citille di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino

Wine Producer
Citille di Sopra

Score
81

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
Sangiovese

Country
Italy

Vintage
2004

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Nicolas Belfrage: Berry/cherry fruit on nose, not strong. Some aggressiveness on palate which is as yet not balanced, slightly drying tannins and biting acidity. Bitterness on finish is a bit exaggerated. Certainly not drinking now, maybe in five years? 13

Roy Richards Powerful, oak nose. International – second nose a bit oxidative. Good fruit, but this cannot be pure Sangiovese. Decent enough. 13

Franco Ziliani: Old “modern”-style color: inky color, violet, deep, concentrated. The the nose is determined by oak and not by grapes and fruit. Coffee, chocolate, spice, overripe fruit,

Details

Wine expert Nicolas Belfrage
Roy Richards
Franco Ziliani
Tastings year 2010
Region Tuscany
AppellationDOCG
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