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2010 Stefano Farina Brunello di Montalcino Le Bocce
450 Cases produced
Alessandro Farina was in town Saturday to promote his new releases. On Sunday he uncorked some prized older vintages including his stunning 2010 Brunello with an exceptional meal at Dal Testardo. This wine showed incredibly! Layers of pure, polished, totally elegant blueberry and cherry absolutely cascade from the front palate and through the long finish. We have been allocated another
48 bottles to sell at $65.00 per, 10% off 6 or more.. That is extremely low pricing for 2010 (fabled vintage ) Brunello. Rex
Below you will find our original write up from summer.
This is a classically beautiful Brunello showing all of the depth one would expect from a 2010 which is one of the great Brunello vintages of the Last 100 years
. We asked why the wine was unpublicized and had no retail. He explained that the Brunello Le Bocce is featured in many of the restaurants in the Tuscan area of Montalcino and is poured for events at the winery, that's where most of it goes year in and year out. Since he is based in Houston he transferred some over to sell primarily to steak houses in the Houston area.
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Alessandro Farina left speaks to the crowd at Appollonia's Italian Kitchen. |
He agreed to let us sell a bit as long as we did not let 2010 Stefano Farina Brunello Le Bocce end up on a retail shelf or web site.He is protecting the small quantitiesremining for his
restauranteurs who have it on their wine lists.
The flavor profile is rich roasted cherry with spicy blackberry. The spices are layered including allspice and very mild cinnamon. The legs are big on the glass and the finish is long with brambles and mocha
. This is an amazing bottle of wine for the price and a great opportunity to try the great 2010 vintage of Brunello at a price which is well below market for this vintage . Rex
From writeup this summer:
We tried the wine yesterday with Veal Saltimbocca and Spaghetti Carbonara. The 2010 Le Bocce was beautiful with both the bacon wrapped veal AND THE CREAM SAUCE of Carbonara. That I did not expect. Rex
One of my favorite pairings this year...the Carbonara and a red wine...I obviously did not make a mistake getting that dish and having red wine!! I passed my plate around and everyone agreed!! Nice wine. Alexandro said Sangiovese always goes with Carbonara...Learn something new everyday!!! Michele
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