La Rasa | La Serena

Beeindruckend wieder einmal der Brunello vom nahezu unbekannten und nunmehr bio-zertifizierten Weingut La Serena. Im Bouquet feine Schichten von Cassis, balsamischen Kräutern und eine Andeutung von Tabak. Druckvoll und primärfruchtig am Gaumen, fleischig und mit hervorragend eingebundenen Tanninen, die im Zuge weiterer Flaschenreife für zunehmende Eleganz sorgen werden. Ein von A bis Z harmonischer und gut komponierter Roter mit spannendem Alterungspotenzial. SUPERIORE.DE

"La Serena's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows dusty florals up front, mingling with dried cherries, mint leaf, cedar box, and white smoke, as hints of undergrowth and animal musk develope in the glass. On the palate, I'm finding a soft, silky expression, showing earthy red berry tones amidst nervous acidity, adding sweetness and saturating minerality, as grippy tannins drench the senses. The finish is long, structured, and spicy, displaying a hint of orange citrus over a layer of fine tannin and inner earth tones, with cheek-puckering acids linger on. The 2015 is a powerful wine built on a core of primary fruit and acid, yet with enough tannic clout to find beautiful balance over time." Vinous

"Enticing aromas and flavors of cherry, plum, earth, iron and blood mark this smooth, harmonious Brunello. Rich and dense, with chalky tannins. This will need some time to integrate fully." Wine Spectator

"Dark-cherry and floral aromas with citrus and dried-lavender undertones. Full body and firm,chewy tannins with a solid structure and length. Needs time to soften and come together." James Suckling

Außergewöhnlich raffinierte Brunello Riserva mit Aromen von dunklen Früchten, getrockneten Blumen, Kaffee und Muskatnuss, aber auch süße, plüschige Noten von Rumkugeln, Tabak und Leder. Kraftvoll und hervorragend strukturiert am Gaumen, lang und samtig mit wunderschöner Ausgewogenheit von Frucht, Säure und Tannin. Sehr vollkommen! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini is dark and woodsy in the glass, showcasing fruit first, with crushed plum, ripe black cherry and balsamic spice, as grounding notes of dusty minerals, animal musk and dried florals develop late. Soft, creamy, enveloping textures leave behind a mix of sweet and savory cherry, minerals and inner herbal tones. The finish is long, and heroically structured, as it's grippy tannins clench the senses, letting only a hint of tart red fruits, minerals and a tug of zesty acids through. This may be a big, dark and austere wine today, but I believe the best is yet to come." Vinous

"This wine pours from the bottle with luscious, dark intensity. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini offers a much more robust and grounded textured when compared to the 2013 Brunello Annata. You can taste the elevated summer temperatures in this vintage, and you can see it in the thick concentration and dark appearance of the wine. Indeed, there is a bit of sweet stickiness on the finish, thanks to all that ripe fruit and dark cherry richness." Robert Parker

"This is an upbeat and forthright style with cedary oak wedged into aromas of ripe red plums and cherries with gently earthy complexity. The palate has a very punchy core of grippy tannins that deliver rich black cherries and abundant, woody spices." James Suckling

Beeindruckend wieder einmal der Brunello vom nahezu unbekannten und nunmehr bio-zertifizierten Weingut La Serena. Im Bouquet feine Schichten von Cassis, balsamischen Kräutern und eine Andeutung von Tabak. Druckvoll und primärfruchtig am Gaumen, fleischig und mit hervorragend eingebundenen Tanninen, die im Zuge weiterer Flaschenreife für zunehmende Eleganz sorgen werden. Ein von A bis Z harmonischer und gut komponierter Roter mit spannendem Alterungspotenzial. SUPERIORE.DE

"La Serena's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows dusty florals up front, mingling with dried cherries, mint leaf, cedar box, and white smoke, as hints of undergrowth and animal musk develope in the glass. On the palate, I'm finding a soft, silky expression, showing earthy red berry tones amidst nervous acidity, adding sweetness and saturating minerality, as grippy tannins drench the senses. The finish is long, structured, and spicy, displaying a hint of orange citrus over a layer of fine tannin and inner earth tones, with cheek-puckering acids linger on. The 2015 is a powerful wine built on a core of primary fruit and acid, yet with enough tannic clout to find beautiful balance over time." Vinous

"Enticing aromas and flavors of cherry, plum, earth, iron and blood mark this smooth, harmonious Brunello. Rich and dense, with chalky tannins. This will need some time to integrate fully." Wine Spectator

"Dark-cherry and floral aromas with citrus and dried-lavender undertones. Full body and firm,chewy tannins with a solid structure and length. Needs time to soften and come together. Better after 2021." James Suckling

Strahlendes Rubin, vibrierende Aromen von dunklen Kirschen, schwarzen Beeren, Kakao und Leder. Im Ansatz fruchtig, saftig und hell, dabei dicht und mit solidem Rückgrat von Säure und Tannin. Dann mächtige dunkle Fruchtaromen, Vielschichtigkeit und eine immense Länge. Ein fulminanter Brunello. SUPERIORE.DE

"So much crushed dark fruit such as raspberries and blueberries. Hints of sandalwood, too. Full-bodied, chewy and powerful with ripe tannins and a flavorful finish. Just a hint of lemon rind." James Suckling

"Dark and deep in appearance, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino bears many of the hallmark characteristics of the vintage. Sangiovese produced smaller berries and thicker color extraction in this vintage. This Brunello does indeed show more muscle and brawn, but it does so with an impeccable sense of balance and persistence. I cannot but admire this achievement. The quality of fruit is succulent and rich, and there are many pretty aromas of dark cherry, pressed blackberry, underbrush, cola and licorice to earn your admiration. Its textural fortitude is equally admirable." Robert Parker

Außergewöhnlich raffinierte Brunello Riserva mit Aromen von dunklen Früchten, getrockneten Blumen, Kaffee und Muskatnuss, aber auch süße, plüschige Noten von Rumkugeln, Tabak und Leder. Kraftvoll und hervorragend strukturiert am Gaumen, lang und samtig mit wunderschöner Ausgewogenheit von Frucht, Säure und Tannin. Sehr vollkommen! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini is dark and woodsy in the glass, showcasing fruit first, with crushed plum, ripe black cherry and balsamic spice, as grounding notes of dusty minerals, animal musk and dried florals develop late. Soft, creamy, enveloping textures leave behind a mix of sweet and savory cherry, minerals and inner herbal tones. The finish is long, and heroically structured, as it's grippy tannins clench the senses, letting only a hint of tart red fruits, minerals and a tug of zesty acids through. This may be a big, dark and austere wine today, but I believe the best is yet to come." Vinous

"This wine pours from the bottle with luscious, dark intensity. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini offers a much more robust and grounded textured when compared to the 2013 Brunello Annata. You can taste the elevated summer temperatures in this vintage, and you can see it in the thick concentration and dark appearance of the wine. Indeed, there is a bit of sweet stickiness on the finish, thanks to all that ripe fruit and dark cherry richness." Robert Parker

"This is an upbeat and forthright style with cedary oak wedged into aromas of ripe red plums and cherries with gently earthy complexity. The palate has a very punchy core of grippy tannins that deliver rich black cherries and abundant, woody spices." James Suckling