($26, Kobrand Wine & Spirits):  Silvio Nardi is one of Brunello’s top producers.  Always traditionally framed, you’ll never feel or taste a predominance of oak or wood in their wines.  This Rosso comes from grapes grown vineyards some of which are designated for Rosso and some of which are designated for Brunello.  The Brunello-designated vineyards are either too young or just not producing the Sangiovese that’s up to stuff for Nardi’s Brunello.  Appropriately firm, but by no means hard, it delivers a deep dark core of fruit and earth.  It delivers a glimmer of what makes Brunello such a grand wine.   A great choice — and bargain — for a robust pasta dish or grilled meat.
92 Michael Apstein Oct 9, 2018