The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Manapetra opens to a soothing dark color and a velvety appearance. The bouquet is anchored by ripe fruit aromas of raspberry preserves and blackberry jelly. Vigna Manapetra has definitely absorbed the scorching heat of August 2011. That said, the mouthfeel is soft and round with plush layering and good momentum. This is an immediate wine that will appeal to those who don't want to wait to drink the new Brunellos.