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Score 89/100 · Drink 2015-2023, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2013

The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino is a stern, somewhat unyielding wine, yet there is plenty of personality in the glass. Tobacco, smoke, crushed flowers and grilled herbs all come alive as the 2008 opens up. Powerful and structured, the 2008 needs time to settle down, although I don't see it ever being particularly refined.

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Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com

89
89/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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89 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 89/100 · Drink 2015-2023, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Jun 2013

The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino is a stern, somewhat unyielding wine, yet there is plenty of personality in the glass. Tobacco, smoke, crushed flowers and grilled herbs all come alive as the 2008 opens up. Powerful and structured, the 2008 needs time to settle down, although I don’t see it ever being particularly refined. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2023. Importers: Admirality Beverage Co., Columbia Distributing Company, Portland, OR; tel. (503) 289-9600; Siena Imports, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 285-9675; Superior Wines, Cranford, NJ; tel. (908) 276-8826

16 points
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Score 16/20 · Drink 2013-2018, Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com, Jan 2013

Dramatic orangey ruby. Sweet decay and undergrowth with hints of dried herbs and fruit. Balsamic, more than fruity. Good freshness on the palate but with a dry tannic finish. Seems already quite developed, so don’t cling to this. (WS)

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Red

Taste

Dry

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