Reviews
Technical Details
- BlendSangiovese
- WinemakerMaddalena Cordella
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- AppellationBrunello di Montalcino
- VineyardEstate
- SoilClay and Sandy Pliocene sediments belonging to the Neoautochthon complex
- Farming MethodOrganic Certified
Cordella Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015
GET READY to be stunned by this - we were! The price, yes, of course, but man, this wine just stands out in a crowd, with incredible aromatics, depth and complexity, wonderful potpourri fruit and cherries, and just a fantastic length (honestly, much as the review gushes about it!). 50% OFF! Crazy...don’t miss!!
How did we not know this wine before last week? Cordella started in 1998 strictly in the vineyard business, selling grapes to top producers. As often happens in the wine world, younger daughter Maddalena Cordella wanted to make wine, and the rest is history. The estate is southeast from Montalcino hill towards the village of Torrenieri, in the Val D’Orcia, at an average elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level and located on a gently sloping vineyard of sand and clay. The vineyards are certified organic and are planted to a high vine density, which creates an environment for stressed vines (this is a good thing!) and naturally reduces yields. This estate also has a wonderful restaurant and hotel on site for the ultimate Tuscan experience.
As you can see, we scored an amazing parcel right before the 96-point score!! This price will not be seen again! $150 for a 3-pack with free ground shipping! First come, first served!
PAIRING IDEAS: I’d be super happy eating probably my favorite pasta of all time -- Cacio e Pepe. Super minimalist, yet hard to perfect. Prepare to be blown away, especially if you like the heat of black pepper. TIP: toast your peppercorns a bit in a pan first. It mellows the “hot” heat and adds complexity. Then mortar and pestle it to perfection.
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: "Italian Cooking Music Playlist" on Spotify...Dean Martin “Volare!” especially! You can never go wrong with Dean Martin.