The backbone of this Riserva comes from Gianni Brunelli's south-facing Vigna Olmo vineyard, located on the estate's Podernovone property in the southeast of Montalcino. It is their warmest site, and gives wine with plenty of structure. While not effusive at the moment, the nose hints at violets, rose and orange peel, while the palate takes a deeper tone showing iron, dark earth and black cherry. It's voluptuously textured with powerful, finessed tannins and lingering notes of stone and sweet herbs.
February 2018