2009 Brunello di Montalcino Helichrysum
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The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Helichrysum redeems some of the shortcomings of San Polino’s base 2009 Brunello. Although the wine feels sticky and chewy in the mouth with an evidently mature quality of fruit, Helichrysum is characteristic of a hot Brunello vintage. You’ll recognize tones of jammy fruit, cherry cough drop and sweet maple syrup. Drink: 2016-2020. Importer: T. Edward Wines, www.tedwardwines.com
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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Deep ruby with orange tinges. Powerful raspberry and cherry nose. Same supercharged fruit palate with striking acidity. Intense yet not heavy and in need of bottle age to lose its youthful brashness. Endlessly long. (WS)
The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Helichrysum redeems some of the shortcomings of San Polino’s base 2009 Brunello. Although the wine feels sticky and chewy in the mouth with an evidently mature quality of fruit, Helichrysum is characteristic of a hot Brunello vintage. You’ll recognize tones of jammy fruit, cherry cough drop and sweet maple syrup. Drink: 2016-2020. Feb 2014, www.robertparker.com