Brunello Rankings, May 26/09

Our tasting of 1999 Brunellos was a very good evening by all accounts with our attendees enjoying the knowledge, insights, and reception wine provided our guest speaker, Sommelier Angelo Agostino, who also doubled as our reception wine supplier!! Thank you so much Angelo and La Cantina Imports.

When the speaker and group have different opinions about the wines, it makes for an even more interesting and entertaining evening. The group and Angelo agreed on the Mastrojannim, ranking it seventh. But they were at opposite ends of the spectrum on their favourite and least favourite wines! The Group loved the Mocali, Brunello Di Montalcino ($55) while Angelo put it in last place. Of course, people may love all the wines but we force them to rank them which means something has to be first and something is placed last.

So here are the rankings in the order in which they were poured.

Guest Speaker's Rankings
5. '99 Fattori Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG $42
8. '99 Mocali, Brunello Di Montalcino $55
2. '99 La Gerla Brunello Di Montalcino $65
6. '99 Castiglion Del Bosco Brunello Di Montalcino $59
3. '99 Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino $69
4. '99 Capanna Brunello Di Montalcino $55
1. '99 Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino $62
7. '99 Mastrojanni Brunello Di Montalcino $56

The Group's Rankings
8. '99 Fattori Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG $42
1. '99 Mocali, Brunello Di Montalcino $55
5. '99 La Gerla Brunello Di Montalcino $65
4. '99 Castiglion Del Bosco Brunello Di Montalcino $59
6. '99 Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino $69
2. '99 Capanna Brunello Di Montalcino $55
3. '99 Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino $62
7. '99 Mastrojanni Brunello Di Montalcino $56

1999 Brunellos

Brunello is considered to be one of the richest and most prestigious wines produced in Italy, largely due to its exclusivity. The 1999 vintage is regarded by the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino as a 4 star year on their 5 star scale. Declared a ‘great vintage’ by Jancis Robinson, 1999 Brunello ranks second only to the 1997 vintage (a “classic”) and TVC is fortunate to present 8 wines from a highly rated year. Our guest speaker for the evening is Angelo Agostino of La Cantina Imports.


Event Details

Theme: 1999 Brunello
Date: Tues. May 26, 2009
Time: 6 PM (reception wine); 6:25 Formal tasting
Price: TVC Members: $68; Guests: $88
Location: Toronto Board of Trade, 1st Cdn Place, East side of Bay St between King and Adelaide streets
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