2010 Canalicchio Brunello di Montalcino
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A big, brawny wine, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino hits the palate with dark red stone fruits, dried flowers, game, wild herbs, smoke and tobacco. Although a bit rustic and rough around the edges, the 2010 has more than enough depth to drink well for many years. There is no shortage of personality here. Ideally, readers should give the 2010 another few years in bottle for the tannins to soften, but understanding that by the time the tannins are a bit more accessible, the wine have lost some of its fruit intensity.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Initially subdued, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino reveals itself very slowly thanks to budding aromas of rose, cherry, licorice, tar and menthol herb. The Canalicchio vineyard sites (Sopra and Sotto) show fantastic results in this classic vintage. This wine opts for a less aggressive interpretation of the vintage with soft fruit, polished tannins and mild intensity. It is Brunello at 70% horsepower. That slower approach gives you more time to appreciate the delicate tones of brimstone and balsam herb that carefully rise from the bouquet. It would be interesting to see where this wine goes five years from now. My guess it that it will grow in intensity.
Deep ruby with narrow brickstone rim. Already showing some development on the nose with the beginning of undergrowth and rusty nails. Rather lightweight palate that could do with a little more fruit to match the big stalky tannins. Ends a little astringent. (WS)