When the temperature drops and holidays are here, it's the season for rich, red wines. And for memorable wines, too: This is when we pull something special from our cellars to make the evening unforgettable.
I met Tommaso Cortonesi earlier this year at a special tasting in New York when I was impressed with the quality vintages I tasted. His vineyards are located in some of the most highly prized sites both north and southeast from Montalcino, Italy.
I was thinking of his fantastic La Mannella wines recently when I came up on this article from The Times News which called the La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2010 "sublime and elegant."
La Mannella makes a range of wines starting with their satisfying entry level La Manella Rosso, now available in the 2013 vintage.
But it is the Brunellos that bring the winery the most accolades. This winery ages these highly prized wines for five years before release. I sampled the following Brunellos:
- La Mannella Brunello di Montalicino 2010 and 2011
- La Mannella Brunello di Montalicino Riserva 2010 Cortonesi
- La Mannella Brunello di Montalicino il Poggiarelli 2010 and 2011
These are all delicious wines of the highest quality, offering potpourri on the nose and redolent of dried cherries, spice, and earthiness on the palate.
As Christmas carols take over the airways, hasten to your nearest fine wine shop to stock up on some of these gems for your holiday meals. And remember, Brunellos often benefit from at least an hour in the decanter before serving.
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