2008 Brunello di Montalcino, Cerbaiona, Tuscany, Italy
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Sangiovese
Ready - at best
- Antonio Galloni
- 93+/100
- Antonio Galloni
- 93+
Product: 20088027919
Description
Tucked away off the Torronieri road, the small Cerbaiona estate has been home to Diego and Nora Molinari since 1977, who produced their first vintage in 1980 (all 70 bottles of it). The estate comprises three hectares of vines and 12 hectares of woods and olive groves. Production is limited to 8,000 bottles.
The ruby-coloured 2008 Cerbaiona Brunello is composed, with crunchy, cool, brambly black fruit, along with a hint of cloves. The whole shape of the wine is very impressive, displaying a Barolo-esque elegance and fabulous texture. The cool white tufo soils of this part of Montalcino lend a streak of minerality and poise. Beautifully judged, this is constant and sapid.
The ruby-coloured 2008 Cerbaiona Brunello is composed, with crunchy, cool, brambly black fruit, along with a hint of cloves. The whole shape of the wine is very impressive, displaying a Barolo-esque elegance and fabulous texture. The cool white tufo soils of this part of Montalcino lend a streak of minerality and poise. Beautifully judged, this is constant and sapid.
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2008
Maturity Ready - at best
Grape List Sangiovese
Body Full Bodied
Producer Cerbaiona, Tuscany
Critics reviews
Antonio Galloni 93+/100
Succulent red cherries, dried roses, violets, tar and spices are some of the many notes that are woven together in the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Intensely perfumed, the 2008 shows many of the classic Cerbaiona signatures, even if it is a touch less polished than some of the recent vintages. At the same time, the 2008 has come together nicely over the last few years, so it will be interesting to watch what happens with further time in bottle. Dried rose petals and spices add complexity to the subtle, layered flavors. This is one of the stronger wines of the year. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2026.antonio_galloni - 28/06/2013
Drink 2015 - 2026
Antonio Galloni 93+
Succulent red cherries, dried roses, violets, tar and spices are some of the many notes that are woven together in the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Intensely perfumed, the 2008 shows many of the classic Cerbaiona signatures, even if it is a touch less polished than some of the recent vintages. At the same time, the 2008 has come together nicely over the last few years, so it will be interesting to watch what happens with further time in bottle. Dried rose petals and spices add complexity to the subtle, layered flavors. This is one of the stronger wines of the year. antonio_galloni, Vinous.com Media - September 2013
Drink 2015 - 2026
About this wine
Sangiovese
A black grape widely grown in Central Italy and the main component of Chianti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano as well as being the sole permitted grape for the famed Brunello di Montalcino.
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Cerbaiona, Tuscany
In 2015 the tiny property of Cerbaiona, tucked away off the Torronieri road southeast of Montalcino changed hands. Since 1977, owner Diego Molinari had built up the property from scratch, planting three hectares of vines on east-facing historic vineyards at an altitude of 350 metres above sea level. Whole-heartedly embracing an artisan, hands-off artistic approach he brought the estate to cult status, recognised for wines capable of reaching extraordinary heights.
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