Gianni Brunelli, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Size:6x750ml and the usual austerity of

and the usual austerity of classic Clos de Vougeot is only a background element as the rich

This is one wine where I have encountered better bottles

The La Tour Blanche 2001 has long been the insiders Sauternes for the vintage

Already quite forward

Here there is better wood integration framing the pretty and ripe blend of both red and black fruit that displays a subtle animale character as well as notes of underbrush

Gianni Brunelli, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Size:6x750ml and the usual austerity ofThe 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is an impressive creation with a unique and interesting read of this classic vintage. The wine is bold and bright, with great intensity that accompanies it from start to finish. Dark cherry and blackberry find balanced contrast against layers of spice, cumin and cardamom. I mentioned the intensity but keep in mind that it is very well balanced. The wine never goes over the limit. That same fact is true of the