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offer several more years of fine drinking pleasure.
Enjoy through 2021. Grapes and Greens. —K.O.
abv: 15% Price: $55
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Salvioni 2011 Brunello di Montalcino. Aromas
of wild berry, dark spice and a whiff of Mediterranean
herb lead the way on this full-bodied red.
The delicious palate delivers ripe strawberry, juicy
black cherry, licorice and white pepper framed in
firm, refined tannins. The ripe fruit seamlessly supports
the hefty alcohol. Vias Imports. —K.O.
abv: 15%
Price: $NA
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Tenuta di Sesta 2010 Riserva (Brunello di
Montalcino). Leafy underbrush, sunbaked
earth, star anise and a whiff of new leather lead the
way. The firm, elegantly structured palate offers
mature wild cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and
clove alongside a backbone of firm, rounded tannins.
Drink 2018–2025. Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd.
—K.O.
abv: NA Price: $140
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Casanuova delle Cerbaie 2010 Vigna Montosoli
Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino). Aromas
of crushed berry, fragrant purple flower, dark
spice and a balsamic note almost jump out of the
glass. The full-bodied structured palate delivers
dried black cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and
a hint of clove set against a backbone of firm, refined
tannins. Drink 2018–2030. USA Wine West. —K.O.
abv: NA Price: $80
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Fattoria La Lecciaia 2010 Riserva (Brunello di
Montalcino). Aromas of dark-skinned berry,
leather and truffle take shape in the glass. The fullbodied
palate doles out fleshy wild cherry, orange
zest, licorice, clove and coffee bean while notes of
chopped mint lift the finish. Firm fine-grained tannins
give it structure and finesse. Drink 2018–2028.
Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $58
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Pieve Santa Restituta 2011 Rennina
(Brunello di Montalcino). Subtle aromas of
sunbaked earth, toast, French oak and chopped herb
slowly emerge in the glass. The aromas carry over to
the round robust palate along with raspberry jam,
dried black cherry, licorice and baking spice while
velvety tannins lend finesse. You’ll also detect the
warmth of alcohol on the close. Drink 2018–2023.
Terlato Wines International. —K.O.
abv: 15% Price: $145
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Pieve Santa Restituta 2011 Sugarille
(Brunello di Montalcino). Aromas of underbrush,
scorched earth, French oak and a whiff of
new leather lift out of the glass. The powerfully
structured palate offers dried black cherry, toast,
espresso and dark spice alongside firm fine-grained
tannins. It’s still a bit austere so give it a few more
years to fully develop. Drink 2020–2025. Terlato
Wines International. —K.O.
abv: 15% Price: $160
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Villa Poggio Salvi 2011 Brunello di Montalcino.
Aromas of sunbaked soil, ripe plum,
dark spice, chopped herb and a whiff of new leather
lead the nose. The smooth full-bodied palate delivers
juicy black cherry, mint, licorice and a hint of
coffee alongside big, chewy tannins. Drink through
2021. Vintage Imports, Inc. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $54
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Molino di Sant’Antimo 2011 Brunello di
Montal cino. Plum, dark spice, aromatic herb,
blue flower and tilled earth are some of the aromas
you’ll find on this smooth full-bodied red. The structured,
already approachable palate delivers black
cherry, raspberry, star anise and coffee alongside
ripe, polished tannins. Drink through 2022. Massanois
Imports. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $35
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Podere Paganico 2010 Riserva (Brunello di
Montalcino). Mature black-skinned fruit,
new leather, Mediterranean herb and dark spice are
some of the aromas you’ll find on this big, bold red.
The brawny monolithic palate doles out ripe plum,
black cherry marinated in spirits and cake spice
alongside chewy tannins and the warmth of evident
alcohol. Drink 2018–2025. Saranty Imports. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $64
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Tenuta Buon Tempo 2010 Riserva (Brunello
di Montalcino). Aromas of sunbaked earth,
leather, dried plum, toast and grilled herb take
shape in the glass. The smooth full-bodied palate
shows dried black cherry, raspberry jam and a hint
of baking spice set against fine-grained tannins.
Drink through 2025. Blicker Pierce Wagner Wine
Merchants. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $75
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Villa Poggio Salvi 2011 Pomona (Brunello di
Montalcino). Violet, scorched earth, dried
herb and dark spice aromas take shape in the glass.
The full-bodied palate offers wild cherry, raspberry,
star anise, ground pepper a hint of orange rind alongside
firm fine-grained tannins. Drink 2018–2023.
Vintage Imports, Inc. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $105
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Cerbaia 2011 Brunello di Montalcino. Inviting
aromas of dark-skinned fruit, blue flower,
leather and a whiff of baking spice waft out of the
glass. The firm juicy palate offers ripe wild cherry,
licorice and hint of charcuterie while assertive, seasoned
tannins provide support. Drink through 2021.
Pietro De Marco Importers. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $60
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Fornacina 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino).
Leather, menthol, ripe dark berry,
pressed blue flower and a balsamic note emerge
on this robust red. The full-bodied palate delivers
mature wild cherry, pomegranate, star anise
and clove set against a tannic backbone. You’ll also
detect the warmth of alcohol on the close. Drink
2018–2023. Villa Italia. —K.O.
abv: 15% Price: $85
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Il Valentiano 2011 Campo di Marzo (Brunello
di Montalcino). Leather, aromatic herb,
mature dark-skinned fruit and a balsamic note take
center stage. The full-bodied palate shows ripe wild
cherry, black raspberry, mint and anise framed in
enveloping refined tannins. Drink 2018–2023.
FX Magner Selection. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $25
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Pinino 2010 Pinone Riserva (Brunello di
Montalcino). Pressed blue flower, rose, dark
berry and spice are some of the aromas on display
here. The solid palate offers mature wild cherry,
licorice and grilled herb that carry through to the
finish. Drink 2018–2023. Total Beverage Solution.
—K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $75
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Podere San Giacomo 2011 Brunello di Montalcino.
This opens with aromas of toast,
French oak, chopped mint and coconut. The dense,
approachable palate offers dried black cherry, raspberry
jam, anise, coffee and a vanilla note alongside
chewy tannins. Drink through 2020. Enoclassica
Selection. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $49
90
San Carlo 2011 Brunello di Montalcino. Ripe
and round, this offers enticing scents of
violet, rose, perfumed berry and a whiff of pressed
powder. The big juicy palate doles out fleshy black
cherry, raspberry star anise and chopped herb
alongside chewy tannins. Corquete Imports. —K.O.
abv: 15%
Price: $NA
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Siro Pacenti 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino).
Earthy aromas of truffle, underbrush,
tilled soil and mature dark-skinned fruit
take shape on this full-bodied red. The powerfully
structured palate offers macerated black cherry,
cassis, espresso and licorice alongside the warmth
of alcohol. Firm close-grained tannins provide the
gripping framework. Drink 2018–2025. Skurnik
Wines, Inc. —K.O.
abv: 15% Price: $150
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Grazia 2010 Il Bosco di Grazia Riserva
(Brunello di Montalcino). Aromas of stewed
plum, leather, truffle and dark spice lead the nose.
The full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, orange
zest and a hint of licorice alongside assertive tannins
that leave a firm finish. Give the tannins another year
or two to unwind a little then drink to capture the
remaining fruit. Ionia Atlantic Imports, LLC. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $90
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La Fornace 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino).
Aromas of underbrush, leather,
dried plum, a whiff of French oak and a balsamic
note lead the nose. The firm palate offers dried
cherry, cranberry, licorice and espresso set against
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