AR | Mid ruby shading to garnet, this is fresh and pleasantly fragrant, this fruit starts out nicely sweet , invitingly so, and then as the tannins start to show, so does an element of bitterness kick in (one or two unripe bunches?), providing a requisite accompaniment of freshness to the acidity, even if the overall effect is one of slight austerity by the time you've reached the end; an effect that could be modified with the right kind of food. Drink Dates: 2025 - 2030. 89
MP | Curious nose with mineral oil, cinnamon, Parma violets, ginger and dark chocolate all vying for attention. The palate is anchored to a core of astringent oak tannins and the fruit fades quickly. This leaves a dusty finish which lacks the layers of flavour and complexity one might reasonably expect from Brunello. Drink Dates: 2026 - 2029. 87