Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva 2017 California Calls for short rib or

Calls for short rib or seasoned

It leaves a lingering impression of sweet tea and dried rose petals

Balanced salinity

The finish is full of earth and dark red fruit

M+ to full-bodied

Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva 2017 California Calls for short rib orReceived in Original Carton 95 Points Jeb Dunnuck There is a more forward personality to the 2017 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva, which pours a slightly darker hue. Aromas of black cherry, scorched earth, and violets emerge from the glass. Medium to full bodied, it delivers more ripe concentration, with black raspberry, tea leaf, cedar, and rosemary. It is elegant yet expressive of the warm vintage, with fine, ripe tannins and ripe fresh fruit through