2010 Castello di Argiano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
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I am absolutely impressed by Argiano's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. The wine veers towards the modern and international side of the Brunello style spectrum. Thanks to the high caliber of the vintage, style does not trump quality. The bouquet peels back to reveal black cherry, black currant, spice, cigar box and rosemary twig. Distant notes of chocolate and toasted almond play supporting roles. The wine offers extraordinary texture with firm tannins that are balanced out against the soft plushness of the fruit. This is a terrific Brunello.
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James Suckling
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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Tasted blind. Almost blackish ruby clearly indicating plenty of oak. Vanilla and rich fruit on the nose and huge concentration of both on the palate. It is massive but the finish, brutal as it is for the moment, convinces. For those who like their Brunello really big. (WS)
A powerful red with so much new wood at the moment as well as gorgeous fruit. Raisiny, cedar notes. Full-bodied, chewy and very intense; underneath there is intensity and richness. This needs at least four years to come together. Try in 2020 and see.Oct 2015, JamesSuckling.com
I am absolutely impressed by Argiano's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. The wine leans toward the modern, international side of the Brunello style spectrum. Thanks to the high caliber of the vintage, style does not trump quality. The bouquet unfolds to reveal black cherry, black currant, spice, cigar box, and a sprig of rosemary. Distant notes of chocolate and toasted almond play supporting roles. The wine offers extraordinary texture with firm tannins balanced by the soft plushness of the fruit. This is a terrific Brunello.