Tasting Notes

WA96

Gorelli's 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Due Portine is reminiscent of the famed Spanish wine called Pingus from Ribera del Duero. Its opaque garnet color is followed by an extraordinarily provocative perfume of black fruits, espresso, roasted meats, and plum/prune elements. New saddle leather and Asian spice aromas also make an appearance. Viscous, huge, and oozing with concentration, this remarkable effort is pure, thick, and surprisingly approachable for such a young, massive Brunello. Anticipated maturity: now-2016. This is a tour de force in winemaking!

WS93

Dark in color, with burnt raisin and toffee aromas, as well as flowers on the nose. Full-bodied and very, very concentrated. This is a full-throttle red, in an almost late-harvest style. A bit more elegance would make it truly classic, but it's outstanding in its own right.

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