Stella di Campalto (Podere S.Giuseppe), Brunello di Montalcino Riserva other_regions game and floral hints

game and floral hints

black berry and violet nuances along with plenty of earth influence where the supporting wood character is more discreet

20 ha parcel of 60+ year old vines located in Mazoyères)

This should also drink reasonably well young but amply reward longer-term cellaring as well

Stella di Campalto (Podere S.Giuseppe), Brunello di Montalcino Riserva other_regions game and floral hintsThe 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is quite open knit, radiant and accessible. Raspberry jam, white pepper, flowers, mint and sweet spices hove on the palate in a decidedly mid weight Brunello that emphasizes grace and agility. The persistent, textured finish is striking. It will be interesting to see if the 2009 puts on weight in bottle, or if it remains the slghtly fragile, fleeting wine it is today. Stella di Campalto's wines never lack