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Nightcap time with Yixin and we begin with 2005 Jermann Pignolo Pignacolusse, which is dark and robust old wine, without any particular distinction. It's not every day that I drink 17 year old pignolo. But there may be a reason for that.

Not satisfied, Yixin relieves the bar of their last bottle of 2011 Il Marroneto Brunello, which was a true joy. Gorgeous perfume that mingles sweet and savory, fine elegant structure, and deep piercing flavors. I don't drink much Brunello but this makes the case convincingly.
 
Hi Jeff, hi all!

Il Marroneto's Rosso is delicious as well, and well worth seeking out. I would stay away from the pointy cuvée (Madonna Delle Grazie), especially in warm years like 2011.

Good seeing Rahsaan after all these years!
 
originally posted by Yixin:
Il Marroneto's Rosso is delicious as well, and well worth seeking out.
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Just took a quick look on Wine-Searcher. The only places in/near NYC that have any vintage are Zachy's, Morrell's, and Royal. Sheesh.
 
Those wines don't really seem your style, Rahsaan, but at least you were willing to try them. Earlier this year, I opened a 2002 Pignacolousse which made me sad I cellared it for so long, as it was undistinguished and not as revelatory as a 1998 Bressan. But these need meat, which you tend to avoid.
 
originally posted by MarkS:
Those wines don't really seem your style, Rahsaan, but at least you were willing to try them...But these need meat, which you tend to avoid.
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I'm always willing to try things and can appreciate a wide range, even if I don't buy them for home. And I was in fact saying that evening that not eating meat is one factor in limiting the appeal of certain wines. But even if I don't drink Brunello very often, this one definitely leaned towards the 'elegant Burgundian' frame, which is very recognizable and enjoyable for me.
 
Haven't had a Brunello I've liked for quite some time, so I snagged a few bottles of this 2011 Il Marroneto Brunello. I always put the abv after the name, so 2011 Il Marroneto Brunello 14.0%.

Gotta say, it totally lived up to the praise. Quite the beauty. Exotically spicy, and ultra elegant. And does not show the 14%, neither through heat, nor through this drinker's vertical instability. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
 
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