Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Poggio San Polo 2010

The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is an ambitious wine with a clear message that underlines a quality winemaking philosophy. The wine boasts a plump and rich personality that is flanked by a generous bouquet of dark fruit, spice, leather and tobacco. This is a standout Brunello from a classic vintage. That sense of fullness continues to the palate where the wine reveals especially firm tannins and extra fruit extraction. It will be fascinating to revisit this wine in ten years' time. 2018-2035.

Smudgy mid ruby with bricky rim. Sweet, leathery red fruit. Some dried fruit here too but not overripe and not lacking freshness. In fact it is mouth-watering and moreish. Resolved, chalky-fine tannins. Lovely wine, refined and still plenty more complexity and further refinement to come. Drink between 2016-2025.