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The August 2023 Auction: Part 3
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Estimate: $4,325
2 different importers.
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"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is every bit as thrilling as it was on the many occasions I tasted it from barrel. Black cherry, hard candy, plum, rose petal, menthol and lavender saturate the palate in a sumptuous, racy Brunello endowed with magnificent depth and pedigree. An utterly stunning, sensual wine, the 2010 constantly changes in the glass as it conquers all the senses with an exotic kaleidoscope of aromas, flavors and textures . . . . In all of my years tasting the wines of Montalcino, I have only come across two wines with this level of textural unctuosity and sweetness; Gianfranco Soldera's 1983 Brunello and 1990 Riserva. Cerbaiona's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino will leave readers weak at the knees. It is every bit that profound. Cerbaiona. One word says it all. For the last four decades, Diego and Nora Molinari have produced some of the most compelling wines in Montalcino. The 2010 is quite possibly their greatest and most profound effort yet. Sadly, the Molinaris have had more than their share of health issues over the last few years, including Diego Molinari's recent fall and broken femur. Rumors have circulated for years about a possible sale. Logic says it is only a matter of time before that happens. I have treasured every moment I have spent at Cerbaiona tasting cask by cask with Diego and Nora Molinari throughout the years, but I am not sure how many more vintages of this level will emerge from this tiny, jewel of an estate. For now, let us celebrate the 2010, an unqualified success and the clear wine of the vintage thus far."
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"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is every bit as thrilling as it was on the many occasions I tasted it from barrel. Black cherry, hard candy, plum, rose petal, menthol and lavender saturate the palate in a sumptuous, racy Brunello endowed with magnificent depth and pedigree. An utterly stunning, sensual wine, the 2010 constantly changes in the glass as it conquers all the senses with an exotic kaleidoscope of aromas, flavors and textures . . . . In all of my years tasting the wines of Montalcino, I have only come across two wines with this level of textural unctuosity and sweetness; Gianfranco Soldera's 1983 Brunello and 1990 Riserva. Cerbaiona's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino will leave readers weak at the knees. It is every bit that profound. Cerbaiona. One word says it all. For the last four decades, Diego and Nora Molinari have produced some of the most compelling wines in Montalcino. The 2010 is quite possibly their greatest and most profound effort yet. Sadly, the Molinaris have had more than their share of health issues over the last few years, including Diego Molinari's recent fall and broken femur. Rumors have circulated for years about a possible sale. Logic says it is only a matter of time before that happens. I have treasured every moment I have spent at Cerbaiona tasting cask by cask with Diego and Nora Molinari throughout the years, but I am not sure how many more vintages of this level will emerge from this tiny, jewel of an estate. For now, let us celebrate the 2010, an unqualified success and the clear wine of the vintage thus far."
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Italy grows more indigenous grape varieties than any other country and produces wine in all 20 of its regions. From Piedmont's Nebbiolo to Tuscany's Sangiovese, its finest wines pair structure and bright acidity with a strong sense of place.
The heartland of Sangiovese, producing Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and the Cabernet-influenced 'Super Tuscans' of the coast. Its wines balance bright acidity, savory structure and cellar-worthiness.
A powerful, age-worthy Sangiovese from the warm hills of Montalcino, requiring extended aging and prized for depth and longevity.
Tuscany's signature red, giving high-acid, savory wines of sour cherry, herbs and firm tannin. It is the backbone of Chianti, Brunello and many Super Tuscans.