Clos Erasmus, Laurel other_regions_italy the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino

the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is quite similar in style and personality than the straight Brunello

8% alcohol

Good medium red

It has a lifted nose of mandarin and marmalade – not complex

A menthol note brings further interest

Clos Erasmus, Laurel other_regions_italy the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino2020 was a challenging year that gave them a lot of work in the vineyard, but it it paid off. The 2020 Laurel feels very elegant, balanced and fresh, a little lighter perhaps, with perfectly ripe tannins, a little in line with 2016 or 2013. It might be a little unusual for the house style or perhaps a slight change, as they are gradually going for softer vinifications; you don't really need to extract in Priorat, because the wines are powerful enough