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2010 October Wine Club Cellar Selection
Until just a few years ago, Collelceto was a traditionally run farm operation. But once proprietor Elia Palazzesi and winemaker Lorenzo Landi teamed up to revamp the operation, Collelceto quickly became one of the more respected and reliable quality producers of Brunello di Montalcino.
When we first tasted 2004 Brunellos to narrow down which ones we’d buy, Collelceto stood out as a sleeper of the vintage, and one of our top value picks for the balance of fruit and tannins that displayed the best qualities of the vintage. When the scores came out, our intuition served us well.
The Wine Advocate awarded it 93 points, calling it possibly Palazzesi’s finest wine yet, and noting “superior clarity and delineation in its black cherries, violets, licorice, spices and new leather in a style that artfully balances a very ripe expression of fruit with firm structure.” The rare Brunello that drinks well not long after release, this one can be enjoyed now but should also evolve well for ten years to come. Reviews Wine Advocate 93 Points
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals superior clarity and delineation in its black cherries, violets, licorice, spices and new leather in a style that artfully balances a very ripe expression of fruit with firm structure. This vibrant Brunello offers terrific length and compelling inner perfume that never trails off. The tannins build on the finish, so a few additional years of bottle age seem prudent. This is a superb effort from proprietor Elia Palazzesi and may very well be his finest wine yet. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024.
Wine Spectator 91 Points
Aromas of mushrooms, plums and berries follow through to a full body, with soft, yet chewy tannins and a ripe fruit aftertaste. A juicy wine. Some more bottle age will chill this out. Best after 2010. 800 cases made. -JS
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