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Abbadia Ardenga 2005 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
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- $47
Bright nuances of clove and exotic spice are lavished over a solid base of dark fruit, cherry, plum, and currant. The wine closes long with soft, smooth texture and a creamy, fruit-driven finish.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
Abbadia Ardenga 2006 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $41
Soft vanilla and marzipan aromas are enhanced by blueberry and sweet tobacco. This beautiful Brunello shows a fine, polished texture with background cinnamon and exotic spice.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
Abbadia Ardenga 2004 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $55
Here’s a bold Brunello with layers of mature fruit, graphite notes that recall lead pencil shavings, as well as dried figs and currant berries. The wine boasts natural concentration, dimension, depth and bright acidity in the mouth to keep the palate clean.
— M.L.
(6/1/2009)
Abbadia Ardenga 2004 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
Here’s a subdued Riserva with a clean bouquet of aromas that faithfully reflect Sangiovese’s main characteristics. You’ll recognize red currants, wet earth, pipe tobacco, cola and tar. The mouthfeel is simple and fresh although it does impart long-lasting flavors of cherry and spice.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
Abbadia Ardenga 2005 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
This hearty but genuine Brunello delivers steady aromas of cherry, forest fruit, cola, leather and black licorice. It feels simple and easy in the mouth and would make a perfect companion to lasagna with meat sauce.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
Abbadia Ardenga 2003 M. Vigna Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
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Loaded with bold, ripe fruit, exotic spice and leather, this is a simple but genuine expression of Brunello di Montalcino. The wine tastes thick and a bit chunky in the mouth because of its chewy, succulent tannins.
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)
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