Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019

Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 pours an intense ruby red color with brilliant, deep garnet reflections in the glass. The highly sophisticated and complex bouquet opens with expressive aromas of ripe red cherries, wild forest berries, and sweet tobacco, layered with delicate secondary notes of licorice, dark chocolate, and roasted espresso beans. On the palate, this full-bodied, prestigious Tuscan red showcases a powerful yet harmonious structure driven by a distinct freshness and firm, tightly woven, evolving tannins. Classic flavors of dark stone fruit, savory herbs, and crushed gravel minerality seamlessly persist into a long, beautifully balanced, and deeply persistent finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs perfectly with grilled Florentine steaks, slow-braised wild boar ragù, roasted rosemary lamb chops, or mature aged pecorino cheeses.

90 Points - James Suckling

Smoky and flowery nose here, with some funky notes to the red cherries and roses. The attack is firm and quite austere, with medium to full body, refreshing acidity and a slightly bitter finish. Drink or hold.