{"product_id":"tassi-2016-franci-riserva-brunello-di-montalcino","title":"Tassi 2016 Franci Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany Italy","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"168\" data-section-id=\"ehlxgb\"\u003e97 Points • Single Vineyard • Legendary 2016 Brunello\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"168\" data-section-id=\"ehlxgb\"\u003eTassi 2016 Franci Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eTuscany, Italy – Single Vineyard Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"317\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"378\" data-start=\"321\"\u003eTassi 2016 Franci Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a profound, single-vineyard expression of Sangiovese from one of the most celebrated vintages in Montalcino. Sourced from the historic \u003cstrong data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"517\"\u003eVigna Franci\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted in 1979 in the southeastern zone of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, this Riserva reflects both pedigree and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eThe 2016 vintage is widely regarded as \u003cstrong data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eone of the greatest Brunello vintages of the modern era\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering wines of exceptional structure, balance, and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"829\"\u003eFermented with \u003cstrong data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"844\"\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged for \u003cstrong data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"879\"\u003e36 months in large Slavonian oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine emphasizes purity of fruit, terroir expression, and classic Brunello structure rather than overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1408\" data-start=\"1046\"\u003eIn the glass, it reveals a layered and complex aromatic profile of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003eripe cherry, plum, and dark berries\u003c\/strong\u003e, intertwined with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003eincense, juniper, black tea, and sweet spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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A classic, age-worthy Brunello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1879\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003e95+ Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003ePowerful yet focused, with dark fruit, spice, cedar, and refined structure. Built for long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"1881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1881\"\u003e96 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1914\" data-start=\"1911\"\u003ePerfumed and precise with dried flowers, sandalwood, and ripe cherries. 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