The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva needs quite a bit of time in the glass to show its cards. Layers of dark fruit, spices and licorice flesh out in this muscular Brunello. There is plenty of intensity in the glass, but slight early signs of oxidation suggest the wine may have spent too much time in barrel. I don't quite find the finesse of the estate's best wines. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Importers: Premier Wine Co., Richmond, CA; tel. (510) 412-5969