Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Poggio Di Sotto 2007

Aromas of strawberries and flowers follow through to a full body, with tangy fruit and silky tannins. Concentrated yet bright and fruity. Beautiful. This is gorgeous. Drink or hold.

(14.5% alcohol): Pale ruby-red, with no hint of amber at the rim. Deep, mellow aromas of ripe red cherry, sweet spices and marzipan on the profound nose. Large-scaled, dense and suave, with red cherry and raspberry syrup flavors complicated by cinnamon. Harmonious acidity keeps this big wine vibrant and focused. Finishes long and ripe but energetic, with ultra-smooth tannins and the trace of heat that's typical of many 2007 Brunellos. This may be my favorite example of the vintage--and that wouldn't be the first time for the Poggio di Sotto estate.