2009 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino (Allegrini) 300 cl.

Pænt udviklet brunello med let brunlig skær. Næsen byder på klart balsamiske noter: Tobak, te, kamfer, tørret frugt, chokolade og velintegreret træ. Velafrundet i munden. Ikke den største af slagsen, men fornuftig pris for en drikkemoden brunello.

At this young stage, the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is heavily imprinted by oak that needs more months of bottle aging before it finds a deeper level of integration. Aromas of exotic spice, Spanish cedar and sandalwood will move to the background as characteristic tones of dark fruit and balsam herb move forward. That latter set of aromas is already brewing steadily off sides, just waiting to move into the spotlight. This is a tight and masculine expression with a lively garnet-ruby color and delicate touches of plump cherry sweetness woven into the finish. The wine is at its infancy: Give it five year or more to complete its initial evolution. Drink: 2017-2025.

Ripe cherry, currant and licorice flavors show accents of leather and tobacco. Elegant, yet firm and dense, coming together on the lingering, savory aftertaste. Best from 2015 through 2027.