Caprili Brunello di Montalcino 2009

Giacomo Bartolommei's 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is bursting with energy and vitality. It boasts a non-interventionist's approach allowing for a clear view on the characteristics that make Sangiovese so appealing when aged according to tradition for 36 months in Slavonian oak. The bouquet presents a tight embroidery of menthol notes, balsam herb, cola, soft forest berry, wet earth and pressed violets. Together, those delicate nuances form a harmonious symphony on the senses. There is a touch of ripe fruit here, a signature of the vintage, but the mouthfeel is silky and polished. The wine is only at the beginning of a longer evolution. Drink: 2016-2027. Score - 92+. (Monica Larner, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2014)