The 2010 Bolgheri Il Bruciato bursts from the glass with sweet red cherries, flowers, spices, cinnamon, mint and violets, all of which come through in a vibrant, vinous style meant for drinking over the next few years. The plummy, juicy expression of fruit is highly appealing and also nicely balanced by the wine’s power. Il Bruciato is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Syrah plus a dollop of other red grapes. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016.
Importer: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Woodinville, WA; tel. (425) 415-3738