Gianni Brunelli, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions_italy but not a great vintage

but not a great vintage for Celestins

Ripe aromas of apple and pear compote possess more prominent floral nuances along with hints of wood toast and just sliced fennel

There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the mineral-inflected

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cedar and leather aromas come to the forefront along with whiffs of underbrush and blue flower

Gianni Brunelli, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions_italy but not a great vintageThe 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is an impressive creation with a unique and interesting read of this classic vintage. The wine is bold and bright, with great intensity that accompanies it from start to finish. Dark cherry and blackberry find balanced contrast against layers of spice, cumin and cardamom. I mentioned the intensity but keep in mind that it is very well balanced. The wine never goes over the limit. That same fact is true of the