Stella di Campalto (Podere S.Giuseppe), Brunello di Montalcino Riserva other_regions Once again there is just

Once again there is just enough wood to point out along with hints of menthol

This should also drink reasonably well young but amply reward longer-term cellaring as well

delicious and stony flavors possess reasonably good mid-palate density as well as fine depth and length

game and floral hints

In my view

Stella di Campalto (Podere S.Giuseppe), Brunello di Montalcino Riserva other_regions Once again there is justThe 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is quite open knit, radiant and accessible. Raspberry jam, white pepper, flowers, mint and sweet spices hove on the palate in a decidedly mid weight Brunello that emphasizes grace and agility. The persistent, textured finish is striking. It will be interesting to see if the 2009 puts on weight in bottle, or if it remains the slghtly fragile, fleeting wine it is today. Stella di Campalto's wines never lack