Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva

Tuscany, Italy- "Attractive warm stones & dried cherries with an attractive mix of dried red fruit & flowers with subtle dried spices. The palate has impressive presence & ripe cherry flavor fills the mouth & delivers a supple, long & flavorful red cherry & licorice finish."

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy- "A huge, dramatic wine, the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva literally explodes from the glass. This is a decidedly exuberant, flashy wine loaded with dark fruit. Tobacco, smoke, tar and licorice all come alive in this big, broad-shouldered Riserva."

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy- Boasts an ample, warm nose of plums, kirsch, tar, and light chocolate. Round and of good volume on the palate, its classic plum, licorice, and tobacco flavors are firm and long in the finish.

Italy, Tuscany "Intoxicating nose of red currants, eucalyptus, balsamic, bergamot and potpourri. This complexity is supported by elegant tannins, filigreed and condensed, with cherry stone flavors, a sold spine of acidity, a full body and a vibrant finish. "

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - "Rich, opulent aromas of cherries, meat, berries and dried flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate with lots of chewy tannins and intense fruit..."

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - "...the 2011 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva is full-bodied, seamless and silky on the palate. Possessing no hard edges, sweet tannin, and a beautiful finish..."

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - "This red is succulent and bursting with vibrant cherry, strawberry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm and lean, with terrific intensity and a long, tangy aftertaste. Harmonious..."

Italy - Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino - "A juicy and flavorful red with balsamic, oak, plum, cherry and cedar aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and layered, with lots of fruit character. Savory at the end. Slightly decadent..."

Italy - Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino - "Shows black currant and violet -- not your typical Brunello flavors, yet this exhibits fine harmony and drive. Iron, earth, eucalyptus and orange peel notes add detail as this glides to the lingering aftertaste. Beautifully balanced..."

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - "Smooth, full-bodied & glossy...aromas of licorice, underbrush, tobacco & ripe plum. The aromas carry over to the juicy enveloping palate along with black raspberry & a hint of coffee. Fine-grained tannins provide polished support."

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - "This is rich and flavorful with red berries, roses and toasted hazelnuts, but remains reserved at the same time. Full-bodied with a driven combination of fruit, ultra-fine tannins and brisk acidity at the finish."

Italy - Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino - "Mint and menthol mingle with black cherry and blackberry fruit in this fluid red. Firmly structured, with well-endowed tannins gracing the finish. In the end, the equilibrium tips toward the tannins. Best from 2028 through 2042."

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - Powerful yet refined, with aromas of dried cherry, rose petal, leather, earthy spice. The palate is structured and elegant, with layers of dark fruit, tobacco, and balsamic notes supported by firm tannins and vibrant acidity. Long, savory finish.

Italy - Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino - "A round, succulent Brunello penetrated by a beam of bright cherry, with accents of rose, strawberry, mineral and cigar box. Charming yet solidly built, with dense, dusty tannins for support and a lasting impression of sweet fruit..."

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - "...aromas of black cherry, plum, tar, campfire ash & chalky mineral... Fruit from old vines shape complex aromas, elegant tannins & bright freshness..."

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - "Rather sweet due to the super ripe vintage. But there's also great subtlety, enormous depth and a ton of tannin behind the opulence. The super long finish is incredibly focused."

Italy - Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino - "Effusive aromas and flavors of mint and eucalyptus join forces with black cherry, black currant, violet, iron and tobacco. There are ample tannins, and overall this red is broad and rangy yet comes together nicely on the lingering..."

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy- "An assertive and muscular style with aromas of dried red plums, wild herbs and wood, leading to a palate that has a very smooth, succulent red-cherry core. Long and effortless palate."

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - "A wine with purity and integration, offering black-cherry, blueberry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Hot stone, too. Full-bodied and very tight with integrated tannins that go on..."

Italy - Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino - "A ripe, macerated version, displaying plum, cherry, tobacco, earth and spice flavors. A beam of lively acidity in the middle elevates this. Ends with elegance, supporting tannins and fine length..."

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy - "Enticing black truffle aromas with cherry and strawberry. The palate is full and tight with super polished tannins that are layered and refined. Great length."

“There’s a real Burgundian feel here to the sour cherries, five spice, citrus, nutmeg and fresh oregnano. The tannins have a beautiful, porcelain-like feel; the acidity cuts a wide and long shape. Delicate, floral and refined. All about grace and elegance.”

Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - "A tight, linear red with plums, chocolate and walnuts and some forest-floor and porcini mushroom undertones. Complex and aromatic. Full-bodied with dense, chewy tannins that are intense and powerful. Flavorful and long. Opulent."

Italy - Tuscany "Very floral with rose petals as well as violets, raspberries and crushed stones. Medium- to full-bodied with velvety polished tannins and a really elegant fruit profile with precise acidity, depth and vibrancy. Long and seamless finish. A very fine riserva Brunello. "