Tassi, Brunello Montalcino Franci Riserva Size:6x750ml smoke and earthiness add layers

smoke and earthiness add layers of complexity and nuance

fresh mushrooms

My impression is that the Costa Russi and Conteisa are the most likely of these 2007s to offer the widest drinking windows throughout their lives with a minimum of cellaring

airy and agreeably elegant aromas of spiced pear

pure and ultra-complex nose features aromas of red currant

Tassi, Brunello Montalcino Franci Riserva Size:6x750ml smoke and earthiness add layersHere's a new discovery from Fabio Tassi. The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Betinna Cuve Franci shows some soft contouring on the edges, but it is otherwise firm and compact at its core with a solid delivery of quality fruit. This is my favorite bottle among these new Brunello releases from Fabio Tassi. The smoothness of the mouthfeel along with the tightly silky nature of the tannins are the main reasons why. This very limited release of just