Italy Central Italy Antico; PoggioBrunello di Montalcino Riserva

2003 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Antico; Poggio

90Average Score

Central Italy / Italy

Red

The 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva spent one year in French oak followed by two years in larger Slavonian oak barrels. It is a full-bodied, soft Brunello with impressive concentration in its dark red fruit, new leather, spices and tobacco. The wine possesses outstanding length on the palate and lovely overall balance. Still, it is hard to imagine the rational for making a Riserva in 2003, especially at this price. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018. Jun 2009, www.robertparker.com

Antonio Galloni, Vinous Score: 90/100

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0 Immediate | 3 Marketplace

£115.00

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Average Score

Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 90/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Tuscany

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window