Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2011 skus_30204210 Balanced and full

Balanced and full

It is double distilled

The palate entry offers succulent flavors of toasted bread

with your eyes closed

The winery calls this wine Chardonnay '304' because of the use of food grade 304 stainless steel vs French oak barrels for fermentation and storage

Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2011 skus_30204210 Balanced and fullThe 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a stunning beauty and a wine well worth the attention (if you can afford its lofty pricing aspirations). Thankfully, the beauty of the contents will help alleviate some of the sticker shock. This is a supple and silky expression with an infinite array of Sangiovese based aromas. You'll recognize wild cassis, forest floor, autumnal leaf, button mushroom, grilled herb, rosemary, balsam herb and red rose petal.