1982 Brunello di Montalcino
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Tasting notes
A stunning early wine from Cerbaiona, the 1982 Brunello di Montalcino is absolutely gorgeous. Still deeply colored and vibrant, the 1982 is translucent and weightless yet also incredibly powerful, especially for a wine of its age. Enticing scents of macerated cherry, plum, leather, smoke and exotic spices make a strong opening statement, but it is the wine’s palate intensity and explosive energy that are the biggest surprise. The 1982 has stood the test of time beautifully. Well-stored bottles will keep for another few years, but it would be a shame to miss the wine at its glorious peak of expression.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
About the producer
A cult address for many Italian fine wine lovers, Cerbaiona is one of Montalcino’s top estates. The site has long been identified as special, but it was Diego Molinari who established its reputation. Today, Matthew Fioretti is at the helm, bringing the estate into the modern era.