Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2009 (750ml) Barbaresco Fruit for this insanely fruit-forward

Fruit for this insanely fruit-forward red comes from organically farmed 80-year-old vines in Lodi and is whole cluster carbonically macerated for ten days in steel

velvety chocolate-covered cherries

rather than excessive extraction and structure

dusty and mouth coating and is really quite pretty

This light-to-medium bodied wine displays vibrant aromas of white floral/lemon blossom

Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2009 (750ml) Barbaresco Fruit for this insanely fruit-forward"The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is the nicest wine presented by Tenuta Vitanza this year. This expression definitely shows its oaky side but that new oak style (French tonneaux primarily) is characteristic of this estate located in the Torrenieri subzone that makes some of the darkest and most extracted expressions of Brunello regardless. Dark fruit, prune, plum, cherry, spice, cedar, cardamon and grilled herb all compete for your attention.