Tassi, Giuseppe Tassi Vintage:2019

Tassi, Giuseppe Tassi Vintage:2019The 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino Giuseppe Tassi pours a medium ruby color and is a little closed on the nose initially, needing some coaxing before it really starts to sing. As it opens, it reveals seamless notes of cherry liqueur, mocha, licorice, and pine. Medium to full bodied on the palate, its long and elegant, with ripe tannins, pure concentration, great persistence, and outstanding depth. It has a bit of warmth on the finish, but its

(93-95)/2025+

This may be too ripe for some which would be the case for me

and in particular the misconception that wines from hot years don’t age

ripe and well-layered nose combines notes of various dark berries with those of spice

Classic ripe Pauillac with a bit of spicy evolution

This sweetness may dissipate once the wood treatment is better integrated though at present it’s not subtle

refined and appealingly mineral-laden flavors possess a more refined texture before culminating in a firm

An attractively spicy and notably ripe if markedly reserved nose offers up notes of plum

Unfortunately

crushed rocks

The Tenuta Guado al Tasso 2018 Bolgheri Rosso Il Bruciato is a steal at this price point

The expressive nose makes this wine’s origins crystal clear with its very fresh aromas of oyster shell