Loads of blackberry, licorice and toasty oak on the nose. Full-bodied, round and rich, with wonderful fruit, light vanilla character and a long finish. Excellent, with lots of everything. Best after 2007. 2,220 cases made, 700 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add

Il Poggione produced two superb Brunellos in 2001. Their 2001 Brunello was outstanding and the 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is even better. It is made in a rich, attention-grabbing style. Constantly changing in the glass, it offers an exciting array of dark cherries, violets, tar, tobacco, new leather, earthiness and smoke. This powerful Brunello possesses awesome length and superb harmony. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2026

Flowers, dried berries, citrus fruit and cigar box aromas follow through to a full body, with supersoft, silky tannins and very opulent fruit. Layered and extremely flamboyant, yet reserved and caressing. Lovely now.—'99 Brunello blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 2,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add

Flowers, dried berries, citrus fruit and cigar box aromas follow through to a full body, with supersoft, silky tannins and very opulent fruit. Layered and extremely flamboyant, yet reserved and caressing. Lovely now.—'99 Brunello blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 2,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add