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Estates Wines Ltd
Podere Scopetone 2014 Brunello di Montalcino, Italy
Podere Scopetone 2014 Brunello di Montalcino, Italy
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The Wine
Bright red. Perfumed, penetrating aromas of sour red cherry, coffee, flint and wild herbs. Then at once savory and sweet, with a strong mineral overlay to the red fruit and spicy herb flavors. Finishes saline and vibrant. Another lovely Brunello from Scopetone, one of Montalcino’s most underrated producers.
-- Ian D’Agata 92
"This is one of my favorite estates in all of Montalcino, if for nothing other than their unique, extremely perfumed Brunello, an essence of combined minerals, citrus zest, violet, and strawberry juice.
I cannot think of a more refined Brunello in all of Montalcino. The wines are made by Maurizio Castelli, who in my opinion probably understands and knows Sangiovese better than anyone in Italy. “
Ian d’Agata - VINOUS
The Winery
Chapter One involves a couple – Federigo and Angela - proudly resisting the lure of Montalcino’s Parker-ized fruit bomb trend of the 90s. Their high-quality estate is tiny, about two acres of grapes.
Chapter Two sees them struggling as Federigo’s health declines. Quality slips.
Chapter Three begins in 2009 with a chance meeting with a neighboring couple (a bee keeper and viticulturalist) who partner with Angela. They add their small vineyard holdings and produce wines following organic practices, getting certified in 2019.