2011 Tenuta Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
2011 Tenuta Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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The Brunello di Montalcino is a very sensual and appealing wine. It boasts a ripe and upfront style: What it gives up in typicity, it makes up for in approachability. It shows a brooding dark color, thick extraction and meaty consistency. Dusty mineral notes of terracotta and crushed granite offer a brief prelude to thicker aromas of cured meat, leather and dark fruit. There's a good degree of succulent sweetness thanks to the abundant tones of prune and plum. The plate is richly layered and velvety.
Age of the vines: 15 years.
Wine-making: Pre-soaking in a cold temperature for three days; pump-overs following the density and the temperature under computer control. Bottle refinement: 12 Months
A ripe, velvety Brunello with lots of plum and cherry character. Full body, velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Ends with toasted coconut and berry. Supple young Brunello. Drink now. 92 Points, James Suckling
The Tenuta Vitanza 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Andretta is the most impressive wine among this set of new releases. It is also the most complete Brunello. The bouquet opens to dark fruit aromas with plum and blackberry at the front. Those aromas slowly break down to reveal spice, leather and tobacco. Drying mineral and terra-cotta appears in delicate layers at the back. The wine is plush, soft and rich. Only 5,000 bottles are produced. 92+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate):
