2015 MastroJanni 'Vigna Schiena d'Asino' Brunello di Montalcino
Winemaker Notes: The intensity and brightness of summer 2015 brought the old vines of Sangiovese to the maximum expression, giving us a wine of great personality, guided by compact and ripe tannins, never astringent, which culminate in a unique finish for elegance and depth. Deep red, thick and clear. Aromas of ripe red fruit and balsamic Mediterranean scrub. A noble and austere opening, full and savory, born to stand the test of time.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Here's a wine that embodies the spirit of the vintage. It comes from a small one-hectare vineyard site located on the crest of a hill, or the so-called "donkey's spine" maybe because it looks like a schiena d'asino or maybe because the labor-intensive farming broke its proverbial back. The Mastrojanni 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Schiena d'Asino shows a sweet spot with ripe red cherry and plump blackberry or plum. It segues slowly to spice, tar and licorice. This wine is a bit more streamlined and linear compared to the Vigna Loreto, and the Vigna Schiena d'Asino is also longer, deeper and more nuanced in comparison. It finishes with a beautiful blast of bight cherry. This wine is truly beautiful."
Jeb Dunnuck - "The 2015 Vigna Schiena D’Asino Brunello Di Montalcino has a deep ruby hue with ripe cherry fruit, licorice, and mineral earth. The palate has gushy fruit that is persistent and long, with equal structure. Drink 2024-2036."
James Suckling - "A juicy, tangy Brunello with lots of dried-cherry and walnut aromas and flavors. Orange and lemon-peel undertones, too. Energetic and lively at the end. Drink or hold."
Country | Italy |
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Region | Brunello di Montalcino |
Vintage | 2015 |
Winery | MastroJanni |
Grape Varietals | Sangiovese |
Size | 750 milliliter |