The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is aged for 41 months in large oak casks to produce nicely evolved aromas of dried cherry, smoked ham, prune, plum, licorice and grilled herb. The wine shows well both in terms of intensity and purity of varietal fruit and that slow oxidative process in wood has allowed for extra aromatic depth and definition. After a few minutes in the glass, the wine warms to show fruit-heavy flavors of cherry and forest fruit. The is a Brunello of elegance and poise that should hold well for the next decade or longer.

Though fleshy and dense, this features plum, black cherry, licorice and leather flavors, focused by acidity. Picks up a long tobacco note on the finish, showing fine balance overall. A touch of wild herbs graces the aftertaste. Best from 2018 through 2032. 1,175 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add