The Il Palazzone 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva walks a fine line between grace and brawn. That not-so-subtle contrast of extremes is the wine's most fascinating characteristic. On the one hand, you have the finessed elegance of the bouquet that emits subtle tones of wild fruit and balsam herb. On the other, you have the very noticeable tightness of the wine's delineated and well-articulated mouthfeel. This is a Brunello with purpose and high ideals, and it reaches all the major milestones it sets out to conquer.

Sweet cherry and strawberry fruit is an even match for the briar and tobacco notes and granular tannins in this sleek, intense red. Picks up a mineral element and finishes with a vibrant, long aftertaste. Best from 2018 through 2033. 350 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add