Tassi, Brunello Montalcino Franci Riserva other_regions

Tassi, Brunello Montalcino Franci Riserva other_regionsHere's a new discovery from Fabio Tassi. The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Betinna Cuve Franci shows some soft contouring on the edges, but it is otherwise firm and compact at its core with a solid delivery of quality fruit. This is my favorite bottle among these new Brunello releases from Fabio Tassi. The smoothness of the mouthfeel along with the tightly silky nature of the tannins are the main reasons why. This very limited release of just

This is also quite aromatically restrained with its combination of dark cherry

The 2018 Alión follows the path of the 2016

only Tempranillo is used (except for the white which is produced exclusively with Viura)

As with the Quartiers de Nuits

Terrific and worth a special search to find though be aware that this youthfully austere effort will required extended cellaring

dry and balanced finale where a touch of bitter lemon character slowly emerges

The 2019 Figeac has turned out brilliantly

this stays bright and balanced overall

ripe berries and flowers

boding well for continued development

vibrantly fruited finish

The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins