Castiglion Del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2015 750 ml

Description

Discover the captivating allure of Castiglion Del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2015, a standout Tuscan red from Italy's prestigious Tuscany region. This 750 ml bottle, clocking in at 14.50% ABV, pours an intense ruby red hue laced with garnet reflections, drawing you in with its vivid promise.

Burst forth from the glass come classic scents that evoke the wild essence of undergrowth mingled with small red berries and subtle violet whispers. Deeper exploration reveals layers of flowers, ripe plums, terracotta earthiness, and a dash of white pepper, all woven together in subtle intensity. Picture redcurrant and raspberry dancing alongside graphite, mocha, and fresh mint, creating a sophisticated bouquet of red berries and candied flowers.

On the tongue, it unfolds with endless progression, where velvety tannins caress the senses alongside firm, silky grip and polished finesse. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers lovely sweetness and pure fruit flavors, gliding smoothly with shapely softness and velvety depth. Notes of black cherry, dried blackberry, plum, toasted spice, and crushed flowers emerge, balanced by tart cherry, earth, cigar box, tobacco, leather, dark spice, dried cherry, licorice, and ground clove. The journey closes on a long, intense, elegant finish marked by excellent persistence and smoldering tension.

Crafted at the Montalcino estate under the vision of Massimo Ferragamo from the renowned Ferragamo dynasty, this wine captures precision and fruit-forward richness from a generous vintage. Critics rave: James Suckling awards 97 points for its floral, plum-driven subtlety and endless length; Vinous and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate both grant 94 points, praising complex aromas, purity, and sophisticated balance; Wine Spectator gives 93 for its tightly wound structure and earthy edge; Wine Enthusiast scores 92, highlighting tobacco, violet, and rounded fullness.

Ideal for savoring beside a winter meat dish by a crackling fire, this Brunello di Montalcino 2015 offers tense rusticity that evolves into refined harmony. At $107.99, it's a thoughtful addition to your collection, ready to impress at gatherings or quiet evenings. Elevate your next meal with this focused, persistent Tuscan gem.

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