Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2014
Editor Rating
- Rated 4.5 stars
- Outstanding
$33.00
- Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany
- Reviewed by: Treve Ring
- Published on: September 19, 2017
- Last modified: September 19, 2017
Review Summary:
The roots of the Colombini family in Tuscany go back to 1592, with winemaking beginning in 1790 with the founding of the Fattoria dei Barbi. Francesca Cinelli Colombini, also known as the “Lady of Brunello” made a name for herself in the 1970s the leader of Barbi’s top wines. This Sangiovese aged one year in oak, revealing sweet salami, smoked wood, brooding black plum, earthy cherry, tobacco, leather, tar and lightly tuggy framing tannins that run the sides. Potent balsamic and tobacco linger on the grippy finish. This is an imposing wine that is really a softy underneath. Once open (or flash decanted) this will charm you, especially with roasted pork or lamb.