Poggio Sotto, Brunello Montalcino Riserva

Poggio Sotto, Brunello Montalcino RiservaA dark, towering wine, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is quite similar in style and personality than the straight Brunello, but it has more of a tannic spine and greater overall structure. Dark and mysterious, the 2005 is constantly changing in the glass. I imagine it will still be fabulous at age 30. This is an especially dark, almost exotic, Brunello. Antonio Galloni

sweet and broad on the palate

with incredible density

this is very harmonious

trying to polish the tannins and keep the juiciness and avoid excessive tannins

Scents of dried cherry

The share of botrytis here was minimal

classic and fresh

It will be interesting to see what he comes up with going forward

anise and the sauvage adding breadth to the ripe dark currant scents

Taylor's was and is always one of my benchmarks for what a Port should taste and smell like

Dark red with ruby tones

but not a great vintage for Celestins