Gianni Brunelli, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions_italy The 2008 Barolo Brunate is

The 2008 Barolo Brunate is beautifully balanced from start to finish

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 The 2008 Barolo Brunate isThe 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