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Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2008 Wine Review

Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2008

Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2008

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $49.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Fattoria dei Barbi

Agent: Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Mature aromas of leather, violets and truffles. Smooth and medium-bodied. Contemplative wine. Pair with rack of lamb.

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This Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2008 was reviewed on April 18, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 66779
  • $44.35 
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Reviews and Ratings

Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Garnet colour and the nose screams with rustic notes, including dried dark fruit, leather, herbs, and cigar box. Remarkably smooth and well polished for a 2008 (Brunello’s often show best after 10+ years), this is in its drinking window but would age gracefully for another 10 years. 90+ points. Tasted March 2015. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Garnet colour. This red wine has a nose of maturity. Dried cherry, black plum, leather, prune, sweet cigar. The palate repeats with added violets, tar, earth,cinnamon, dried basil. Smooth and a long warm spice finish. Drinking gracefully now but has the potential for further ageing.
Tasted: April 2015
The 2008 vintage of the Brunello di Montalcino is leaner than other vintages, but still very full of character. Dark fruit aromas with cigar box and a long finish. - Community Wine Reviews

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