Sesti (Castello di Argiano), Brunello di Montalcino, Phenomena

Longlivebrunello tasting, the "La Paulee" of Montalcino, vin 37: Super long aging, 5 years on botti and 4 years in bottle. Wood, dark fruit, soil. Rough style, massive tannins, low fruit. Over-oaked. 90p

a bit firm upon opening.... 5 hours in the decanter, this softened beautifully. Sumptuous, savoury, ripe, and complex - delicious indeed, and assembled party suggested Wine of the night.. of which there were many!

Despite beirg vertical for over 24 hours, a superfine sediment still prevailed upon decanting, so alas no translucent purple, but hints of brick orange hint at a decade of cellaring. A splendidly complex bouquet reveals trampled violets , a suggestion of dried spices, (mace, cinnamon). On the palate rich and still impressively lively,with good acidity. Savoury black dried fruits and oak so well integratrated it bearly intrudes . The finish is long and luxurious, quite befitting a wine of this …

Deep body and amazing time to drink