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Score 91+/100 · Drink 2013-2020, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2013

The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino comes across as very, very young and in need of serious bottle age. I suspect the 2008 will always be a bit of a brute, but at the same time it is quite beautiful. Savory herbs, licorice, tobacco, incense and leather wrap around the palate as the 2008 shows off its considerable personality. The 2008 doesn't have the immediate appeal of some other recent vintages, but I will not be surprised if it turns out to be even better than this note suggests.

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91
91/100

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18
18/20

Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com

91
91+/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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91 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 91/100 · Drink 2013-2020, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Jun 2013

The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino comes across as very, very young and in need of serious bottle age. I suspect the 2008 will always be a bit of a brute, but at the same time it is quite beautiful. Savory herbs, licorice, tobacco, incense and leather wrap around the palate as the 2008 shows off its considerable personality. The 2008 doesn’t have the immediate appeal of some other recent vintages, but I will not be surprised if it turns out to be even better than this note suggests. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

17.5 points
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 2015-2024, Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com, Jan 2013

Just mid ruby with broad orange-tinged rim. Closed but exciting nose. Elegant, almost burgundian on the palate. Lots of grainy tannin. Very complete, but very young. (WS)

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Gianni Brunelli
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Grape Blend

Sangiovese

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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