When we tasted Brunellos in preparation for us to buy earlier this year, there were two that really caught out attention. We knew they would be surefire winners right from the first taste and so we stocked up on the 2004 Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino and the 2004 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino. We were right. These Brunellos came away with high scores from Wine Advocate. We also became the only wine retailer in the country to have the Collelceto in stock. Now, we're selling these brunellos for 39.99 and 59.99. Check out the reviews below as well as Gary tasting the Collelceto and pick up a bottle of each for yourself.2004 Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino
Wine Advocate 93 Points
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals superior clarity and delineation in its black cherries, violets, licorice, spices and new leather in a style that artfully balances a very ripe expression of fruit with firm structure. This vibrant Brunello offers terrific length and compelling inner perfume that never trails off. The tannins build on the finish, so a few additional years of bottle age seem prudent. This is a superb effort from proprietor Elia Palazzesi and may very well be his finest wine yet. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024.
2004 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
Wine Advocate 95 points
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is awesome. This finessed, regal Brunello flows onto the palate with seamless layers of perfumed fruit framed by silky, finessed tannins. The wine remains extremely primary at this stage, and its full range of aromas and flavors have yet to emerge, but the sheer pedigree of this Brunello is unmistakable. The elegant, refined finish lasts an eternity, and subtle notes of menthol, spices, licorice and leather add final notes of complexity. The estate’s 2004 Brunello is a wine to buy and bury in the deepest corner of the cellar. Brunello is never inexpensive, but this is the real deal, and in relative terms, it is one of the world’s great values in fine, cellar worthy wine. Incredibly, there are 18,000+ cases of the 2004 Brunello, so it should be fairly easy to source in various markets. The Brunello is made from four vineyards ranging from 250 to 400 meters in altitude, all in Sant’Angelo in Colle. The wines from the various vineyards were aged separately in French oak casks prior to being assembled and bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2034.
Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino
Price: $39.99
Reg.:
ON SALE!!!
Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
Price: $59.99
Reg.:
ON SALE!!!
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