Poggione, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2004 decant the 2007 so that

decant the 2007 so that it loses those inhibitions

with Cabernet Sauvignon dominant in the fruit expression in terms of the controlled

This is evolving glacially and certainly much slower than I originally foresaw but it should be a stunner of a Clos de Vougeot when it finally reaches its peak

earth and plenty of sauvage characters

with a peppery nuance adding bite and a sexy floral note building in the glass

Poggione, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2004 decant the 2007 so thatThe harvest date returned once more to that of tradition, commencing on 23 September whereas these days it usually begins around 3 September. This could therefore be considered a fresh if not cool vintage, yet the long growing season helped the extraction of velvety tannins, concentrated on the mid palate. The structure, combined with bright cassis notes, a core of cherry and crystallised violet, and savoury minerality on the finish, will keep the