Poggio Salvi’s 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is loaded with ripe dark fruit and sweet toasted oak. It possesses a plump, accessible personality, but not quite the complexity or detail of the vintage’s top wines. Drink this simple, easygoing Brunello over the next five to seven years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2015. Importer: Shaw-Ross Int. Imp., Miramar, FL; tel. (954)430-5020

A little light for a 2001, but shows attractive dried cherry and citrus fruit character. Medium body. Fresh finish. How disappointing. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 500 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add