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Fattoria dei Barbi

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Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi was built on the land that the family has owned since 1352. Located within Montalcino the Colombini family acquired Fattoria dei Barbi in 1892 and began to produce Brunello that same year. Robert Parker raves that Fattoria dei Barbi “starts with a tightly wound personality that begins to unravel slowly, one delicate layer at a time. As it does, you become aware of dried fruit, cigar box, crushed mineral, plum, tar and cola. The wine puts on a beautiful display. I also loved the mouthfeel of this beautiful wine: It is tonic, tight and brimming with energy. Well-integrated oak notes give the wine a spot of softness and velvety spice. This is one beautiful Sangiovese.” The producer releases three regular cuvees: a blue-label Brunello that expresses the classic Sangiovese characteristics of the region, a single vineyard bottling called Vigna del Fiore, and their re-label Brunello Riserva.

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Tasting Notes

WA93
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Fiore shows a saturated garnet hue and ruby highlights that are characteristic of Sangiovese. The bouquet is laced with dark spice, dried cranberry, rum cake, tar, licorice and anise seed. The overall aromatic embroidery is beautiful and long lasting. In the mouth, this Brunello shows a lot more grit and density than many of the other wines of the vintage that are more streamlined instead. Here, you get bold and plump layers of dark fruit flavors that make for a lasting impression.
JS93
This is chewy and minerally with blackberry and dark chocolate character. Medium body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Better in 2017.

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