Argiano : Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012

With only 3,500 bottles made, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva reveals luscious opulence and fruity richness. Like its peers from this hot vintage, this Riserva offers a softer, sweeter quality of fruit with extra textural richness at the back. This makes the wine more accessible without too much of a wait. It is aged in oak for two years and offers plenty of baking spice, white chocolate and cola on the velvety finish.

Plenty of ripe fruit with a wealth of plum and dark berry character. Rich and powerful. Full to medium body, firm and silky tannins, and a flavorful finish. I love the edgy tannins at the end that give it form. Beautiful now.

Aromas of scorched earth, underbrush, new leather and grilled herb align with a balsamic whiff of eucalyptus. The tightly packed palate delivers dried black cherry, raspberry jam, cinnamon and tobacco. Fine-grained tannins provide the framework. Drink after 2022.