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The October 2021 Auction: Part 2

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Auction Ends: 10/14/2021 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #1316. Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2009

Description: Consists of 6 Bottles, 0.75L
Packaging: OWC.
Score: 90 WA.
"The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is the nicest wine presented by Tenuta Vitanza this year. This expression definitely shows its oaky side but that new oak style (French tonneaux primarily) is characteristic of this estate located in the Torrenieri subzone that makes some of the darkest and most extracted expressions of Brunello regardless. Dark fruit, prune, plum, cherry, spice, cedar, cardamon and grilled herb all compete for your attention. The ensemble is bold, opulent and rich in a way that most other Brunello wines are not. There is a note of sourness on the tannins. Every once in a while you need a supersized Brunello to pair with that T-bone steak you crave. Although I have been a big advocate of Tenuta Vitanza in the past, these wines seem off to me. I may have received a bad batch of samples and I suspect that there was some issue with the corks." Wine Advocate #217, Feb 2015
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $325

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