Sesta di Sopra

Intensive, rauchige Brombeernase, Kirsche, Schokolade und Pflaume am Gaumen; ein schöner Fruchtschmelz und griffiges Tannin breiten sich kontinuierlich und lang zu einem ernsthaften Einstieg in die große Weinwelt Montalcinos aus. SUPERIORE.DE

"The folks at Sesta di Sopra are releasing this wine later than usual. The 2016 Rosso di Montalcino is a terrific expression that acts and tastes like a full-fledged Brunello. The wine opens slowly in the glass, revealing budding complexity as it does. It shows bright berry intensity with grilled herb, pressed violet and potting soil. The mid-weight finish is elegant and tight." Robert Parker

Wow, das ist mehr als der kleine Bruder des Brunello di Montalcino: Intensive, rauchige Brombeernase, Kirsche, Schokolade und Pflaume am Gaumen; ein schöner Fruchtschmelz und griffiges Tannin breiten sich kontinuierlich und lang zu einem ernsthaften Einstieg in die große Weinwelt Montalcinos aus. SUPERIORE.DE

"Good full red color. Captivating aromas and flavors of ripe red cherry, savory herbs, and redcurrant jelly are laced with bright licorice and blood orange nuances. An exceptional Rosso, nicely combining richness with vivacity in a remarkably harmonious way. Closes creamy yet refined. One of the top three-four Rossos of the vintage and better than many Brunellos." Vinous

Keine 8.000 Flaschen gibt es von diesem großartigen Brunello 2012, einem kräftigen und doch hocheleganten Wein. Ettore und Enrica Bandirola lernten das Weinmachen von der Pike auf bei keinem geringeren als Giancarlo (Siro) Pacenti. Geheimtipp! SUPERIORE.DE

"Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Bitterschokolade; im Mund kompakt, mit viel Schmelz und schönem Verlauf hin zu Aromen saftigen Steinobsts. Harmonisch." Vinum

"The Sesta di Sopra 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a rich and savory wine. It opens to a beautifully saturated ruby color and a dark appearance. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, wild raspberry, spice, toasted almond and spicy tobacco or cured leather. The quality and the intensity of the bouquet is excellent. But like many of the best Brunellos of the vintage, the mouthfeel is not as long or deep as you might expect, given the generous abundance of the aromas released." Robert Parker

"Beautiful aromas of raspberries, strawberries and flowers. Very intense and focused. Full-bodied, silky and flashy with lots of fruit and firm and tight tannins. Needs time to open but already fantastic." James Suckling

"Bright dark red. The terroir-driven nose offers raspberry, cherry, and iron aromas, complicated by oak-derived coffee and sweet spice tones. Utterly seamless in texture, featuring very precise and highly energetic smoky red cherry and raspberry jelly flavors. The slowly mounting, suave finish shows outstanding length and a refined touch to the tannins." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Mature black-skinned fruit, menthol and dark spice aromas carry over to the savory, full-bodied palate, joining juicy black cherry, raspberry compote and dried herb flavors. Firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity offer support and a seamless feel." Wine Enthusiast

Keine 8.000 Flaschen gibt es von diesem großartigen Brunello, einem kräftigen und zugleich hocheleganten Wein. Ettore und Enrica Bandirola lernten das Weinmachen von der Pike auf bei keinem geringeren als Giancarlo (Siro) Pacenti. Geheimtipp! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino shows impressive balance with a dark appearance that is not heavy and a compact texture that remains light and elegant all at once. Bold cherry fruit segues to licorice, tar and tangy cedar wood. The wine is silky and fresh with moderate to long persistence." Robert Parker

"Dark and mysterious, this red offers plum, black cherry, leather, leafy tobacco and tar flavors. Fresh and lifted up by a layer of beefy tannins, lingering with a spicy, underbrush aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"A red with plenty of ripe and floral fruit on the nose as well as orange peel and cherry. Full body, linear and very fine with beautiful fruit. White pepper, too. Shows energy." James Suckling

"Elegantly scented, this fragrant red opens with scents of perfumed berry, iris, pipe tobacco and exotic spice. The vibrant linear palate evokes juicy cranberry, sour cherry and star anise framed in tightly wound fine-grained tannins while bright acidity provides balance. A savory saline note lingers on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

Seit Jahren unser Geheimtipp - gerade einmal 9.000 Flaschen kommen dieses Jahr vom Jahrgang 2015 auf den Weltmarkt! Was kaum einer weiß: Enrica und Ettore lernten das Weinmachen bei keinem Geringeren als Giancarlo Pacenti.

Die Trauben für diese vinophile Meisterstück stammen aus einer Kleinlage in Castelnuovo dell'Abate. Tiefer, vollmundiger Ausdruck mit warmen aromatischen Schichten, die dem Bouquet von dunkler Pflaume, Brombeere, getrockneter Kirsche, Lakritze, Teer, schwarze Trüffel und Leder eine beeindruckende Intensität verleihen. Am Gaumen dann eine betörende Extraktsüße, wieder sehr vielschichtig und resonant, in stillem Gleichklang mit den Eigenschaften des außergewöhnlichen Terroirs. Die 36 monatige, sehr langsame Reifung im großen Eichenfass sort für eine wunderbare Harmonie und ein sehr gutes Reifepotenzial. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ample and round, sporting cherry, plum, earth and saline flavors. Well-mannered tannins are integrated, lending an overall impression of freshness. Fine length. Best from 2023 through 2040." Wine Spectator

"Deep red-ruby. Almost hypnotic aromas of ripe red cherry, black cherry-cola, incense, violet, dried rose and minerals. Structured and sweet red and darker fruit flavors are graceful and finely etched, picking up savory spice and floral elements with aeration. Perhaps a touch less multifaceted than some other Brunellos from this estate, but brimming with early appeal and enough balance to easily last another fifteen to twenty years in a good cellar." Vinous

"Here's an elegant and classic expression of the vintage. The Sesta di Sopra 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows solid balance with its dark fruit flavors offset by tart cherry and fresh menthol. The oak tones are nicely tucked in and integrated, offering substance that builds the wine's structure but does not take away from its elegance. Balanced acidity adds a pretty touch to the mouthfeel." Robert Parker

"Beautiful ripeness, but also balance on the nose, which features cinnamon, dried cedar, dried plums, dark chocolate and licorice. Expansive and comprehensive on the palate with outward-veering tannins and lots of treacle-tart undertones. Chewy and decadent. Drink from 2025." James Suckling

Keine 8.000 Flaschen gibt es von diesem großartigen Brunello 2012, einem kräftigen und doch hocheleganten Wein. Ettore und Enrica Bandirola lernten das Weinmachen von der Pike auf bei keinem geringeren als Giancarlo (Siro) Pacenti. Geheimtipp! SUPERIORE.DE

"Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Bitterschokolade; im Mund kompakt, mit viel Schmelz und schönem Verlauf hin zu Aromen saftigen Steinobsts. Harmonisch." Vinum

"The Sesta di Sopra 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a rich and savory wine. It opens to a beautifully saturated ruby color and a dark appearance. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, wild raspberry, spice, toasted almond and spicy tobacco or cured leather. The quality and the intensity of the bouquet is excellent. But like many of the best Brunellos of the vintage, the mouthfeel is not as long or deep as you might expect, given the generous abundance of the aromas released." Robert Parker

"Beautiful aromas of raspberries, strawberries and flowers. Very intense and focused. Full-bodied, silky and flashy with lots of fruit and firm and tight tannins. Needs time to open but already fantastic." James Suckling

"Bright dark red. The terroir-driven nose offers raspberry, cherry, and iron aromas, complicated by oak-derived coffee and sweet spice tones. Utterly seamless in texture, featuring very precise and highly energetic smoky red cherry and raspberry jelly flavors. The slowly mounting, suave finish shows outstanding length and a refined touch to the tannins." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Mature black-skinned fruit, menthol and dark spice aromas carry over to the savory, full-bodied palate, joining juicy black cherry, raspberry compote and dried herb flavors. Firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity offer support and a seamless feel." Wine Enthusiast