Le Potazzine | Brunello Riserva DOCG 2014
$289.00
The extremley RARE Le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino 2006 is extremely balanced, featuring elegant, high-toned, ruby red fruits. A rich, almost brooding underlying structure, and smooth, velvety tannins, with a lingering almond and herb finish.
Gambero Rosso – 3 Glasses Wine Spectator – 92 Points
Robert Parker – 93 Points Wine Enthusiast – 93 Points
Sangiovese 100% 750ml 6 Btl/Case
Le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino 2006, which is suave and elegant in its fusion with the additional notes of berry fruit. Dark concentration and savory aromas of leather, cassis, prune and dark berry characterize the elegant. This riserva also adds tones of cola and licorice at the back as well as a dusty mineral quality. The finish is long, tight, persistant, smooth and silky.
“Le Potazzine is one of the rising stars in Montalcino. Gigliola and her daughters excel with classically built wines that capture the essence of this high altitude site just a few kilometers outside the city center.” – Antonio Galloni
Le Potazzine the estate owns two different and differently located vineyard parcels. One is
Le Prata, with a southwestern exposure at an altitude of some 1640 feet (500 meters) above sea level while the other,
La Torre, has a southeastern exposure and is situated at approximately 1375 feet (420 meters) of altitude. After their period of cask aging, the two wines are blended and then bottled to produce one single wine.
Brunello di Montalcino.
