Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2010

A powerful, structured Brunello with ripe cherry, blackberry, cassis, orange and spice notes layered with leather, licorice and vanilla. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, showing rich fruit, firm tannins and impressive length. Dense yet elegant, it finishes with persistent savory spice and mature complexity.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with braised beef short ribs, roasted lamb, wild boar ragu, or aged Pecorino.

96 Points - James Suckling

Fabulous aromas of oranges, peaches and mahogany follow through to a full body, with rich and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. This is dense and tight and powerful. It is compressed and incredibly structured. Needs four to five years of bottle age to come out of it domancy.

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a ripe and fruit-forward expression that bursts with energy and red fruit intensity even at this young stage in the wine's life. Thick layers of cherry, blackberry, cassis, vanilla and cinnamon give the wine a bold, opulent personality.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

Complex and elegant, with cherry, licorice, leather and incense flavors. The firm grip of tannins quickly takes over, but this is long, echoing leather and spice.