The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Vento Riserva is a gorgeous expression that shows the beauty and grace of carefully aged Sangiovese. I described the wine as a “smooth talker” in my notes thanks to its seamless dialogue of sweet cherry, vanilla, toasted oak, licorice and anisette. Silky sensations also come through on the palate. Decant three hours or more. Drink: 2014-2028.

Shows flowers and blackberry on the nose, with a medium body, fine tannins, slightly tart acidity and a lean finish. Drink now. 1,950 cases made, 210 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add