A firm, unyielding wine for the vintage, Poggio Salvi’s 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva offers up sweet red cherries, licorice, tobacco and mint, all supported by massive, powerful tannins. If the wine softens it may merit a higher score, but my fear is the fruit will dry out before that happens. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2019.
Importer: Shaw-Ross, Miramar, FL; tel. (954) 430-5020