Calling all wine experts.....

[lazyitus]

Evening all.

How much would one expect to pay for a bottle of this stuff...



and does anyone have any pointers as to where it can be purchased?

Cheers

[Magic919]

Looks nice. I don't drink but the wife likes the odd decent bottle. I'd expect £60-100 range for that. Good luck finding any though.

[LooneyTunes]

http://www.frw.co.uk have the current release @ £18/btl +taxes

Doubt you'll find the '94 anywhere though.

[lazyitus]

Magic919 said:

Good luck finding any though

LooneyTunes said:

Doubt you'll find the '94 anywhere though.

Well, I do have this full, unopened bottle at home. But you're right, it's proving difficult to find any more. Hmmmm

[dmitsi]

Don't know how similar this is, but they have one in stock for 29euro

http://www.tariwines.com/en/english-shop/special-o...

[lazyitus]

dmitsi said:

Don't know how similar this is, but they have one in stock for 29euro

http://www.tariwines.com/en/english-shop/special-o...

Thanks - good find. Not sure of the similarities myself in all honesty. The bottle I have is proving hard to locate on the internet..

[dmitsi]

From what I've read the rosso is not aged as long in the barrels as the brunello, so is better enjoyed as a younger wine. Could say it's past it's best, but the brunello should be very good at 16 years.

[lazyitus]

dmitsi said:

From what I've read the rosso is not aged as long in the barrels as the brunello, so is better enjoyed as a younger wine. Could say it's past it's best, but the brunello should be very good at 16 years.

Interesting. Thank you.

[dmitsi]

Some wiki reading:

Rosso di Montalcino. The Rosso di Montalcino DOC was established in 1984 as a means of giving Brunello di Montalcino producers the flexibility to continue the tradition of long aging of the region's flagship wine. Rosso di Montalcino is made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the same delineated region as Brunello di Montalcino. However, the wine is required to spend only six months aging in oak and 1 year total aging before release. This allows Brunello producers to make an earlier releasing wine that can generate cash flow while their Brunello di Montalcino age for their complete duration. In less than ideal vintages some producers will relegate all their grapes to Rosso di Montalcino production and not make a Brunello. Wineries can also declassify their Brunello that has already been aging 2–3 years and release it as Rosso di Montalcino if the wine is not developing to their expectations. Rosso di Montalcino is typically lighter, fresher and more approachable upon release though some producers will make wines with more Brunello like characteristics. These "Baby Brunellos" are often 1/3 to 1/2 the price of Brunello di Montalcino.

[lazyitus]

Thanks.