La Velona Brunello Di Montalcino 2005
Brunello (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy
$39.95 (181321)
Critic Reviews (2)
This is a very mature, evolved, spicy and savoury old school style Brunello in the best sense of the word. From...
This is a maturing, mahogany shaded red with a reserved dusty nose of leather, wet earth and dried herbs. Not great...
Community Reviews (1)
A stunning Sangiovese that needs at least an hour to open. Decant to fully appreciate this beauty. Complex notes of leather, cola, tobacco, and an interesting floral thing going on. She’s a beauty, and will only get better over the next few years. If you can, cellar a few to open between 2015 – 2018.
(tasted August 2011)
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