Poggio Sotto, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Size:3x750ml crushed violets

crushed violets

The mouthfeel of the broad-shouldered flavors is equally seductive and even sleeker but despite the generous midpalate there is solid muscle and a firm core of tannins supporting the powerful and driving finish

from vines in the Cote Blonde that are reportedly almost 65 years old)

(from 90+ year old vines that are worked by horse)

but there are some gorgeous peach and citrus notes that flourish on the finish

Poggio Sotto, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Size:3x750ml crushed violetsA dark, towering wine, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is quite similar in style and personality than the straight Brunello, but it has more of a tannic spine and greater overall structure. Dark and mysterious, the 2005 is constantly changing in the glass. I imagine it will still be fabulous at age 30. This is an especially dark, almost exotic, Brunello. Antonio Galloni