Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
Loads of dark fruit aromas, tobacco, smoke, tar, and licorice all come alive in this big, brooding Riserva. Caresses the palate with freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, spices, and mint. Layered, polished and exceptionally beautiful, impressive for its silkiness and finesse. Produced in only the best vintages from hand-selected fruit harvested from the oldest vines of the estate. The wine is aged for upwards of 3 years in a combination of large Slavonian botte and small French oak barrels. It refines a further 18+ months in bottle. A great match for grilled steak, veal osso bucco, and decadent chocolate desserts. While approachable upon release, this wine will only improve with proper cellaring for up to 25 years.
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2007
Wine Enthusiast - 91 pts
Cherry cola, licorice, fresh berry fruit, cigar box and smoky tobacco give this wine a bright, albeit slightly rustic, personality. in the mouth, it shows nicely balanced acidity and tannins, providing extra length to the dry, elegant finish.
