Fonterenza, Rosso di Montalcino

PnD let air for 3hrs last night and re-bottled. Decant tonight for 1hr. Clean. Medium(+) intensity with aromas of cherry plum anise violet tar lavender espresso and iron. Dry. Medium alcohol. Medium(+) acidity. Medium(+) tannins. Medium body. Medium(+) intensity with flavours of cherry anise plum and espresso. Medium(+) finish. Very good. Great balance with length intensity and complexity. Love it.

Bright and ultra pure aromas of red berries, wood and some darker, deeper notes. Very fresh and pure on the palate also, with fine intensity and a touch of dryness on the lingering finish. High in alcohol (14,5 %) but else a very pleasing wine.

Rett fra flaske og ved ca 12 grader er det en gedigen eikefest som står i mot. Dette blåser vekk etter ca en halvtime med luft i karaffel. Middels intens duft med medium pluss kompleksitet. Aromaene går mot mørke røde bær, eik, anis, trøffel og tjære. Silkelett anslag med medium pluss konsentrasjon med kjølig, delikat frukt. Relativt syrefrisk og med godt merkbare tanniner som ikke er annet enn deilige. Velbalansert, og med en lang, tørr ettersmak. Alt i alt en …

Bottled August 2012 without filtration, 14.5% ABV, 6,866 bottles and 180 magnums produced. Impressive nose of sweet cherries, dried herbs and currants, good depth, with a slightly dusty, earthy note; very tannic palate but not rough or overextracted, balanced and energetic, medium weight, packs a real punch; good length. Not the most refined of wines, needs time but should get there and age well, say 8 - 10 years. From the Cwines Signature Box. (89). On the second day this …

Another superb bottle. Earthy and fruity bouquet, pure and balanced palate with tremendous focus and finesse. Magnificent finish. A wine with soul.

My first bottle of this incredible Rosso di Montalcino. Pure, earthy with fabulous balance and a long elegant finish. Round and delicious. If I did not know better I would have thought I was drinking a baby Brunello from Soldera.