Biondi Santi, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Vintage:2006 but has another 10-15 years

but has another 10-15 years of overall longevity

the 2012 Bolgheri Sassicaia shows bold lines and thick color concentration

medicinal herb and crushed mineral

with well-structured confident tannins and a deep swirl of black pepper

Biondi Santi, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Vintage:2006 but has another 10-15 yearsThe second Riserva personally overseen by Franco Biondi Santi arrived in a moderate season, with rainfalls in June and August, and a warm and dry July and September. This bottle was refilled once by Franco in either 2000 or 2001, according to the estate. The nose is savoury and full of complexity, with pot pourri, tarmac and a nutty note. On the palate it shows a bit of the more rustic style of the 1970s, with grainy tannins and firm acidity, yet with