Expansive red and blue fruit

The rich and supple flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract that also does a good job of buffering the moderately firm tannic spine shaping the complex

and rich with a delicious

This has to be one of the finest vintages of Laurel so far

and while it should deliver plenty of upfront appeal

San Polino, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions Expansive red and blue fruitHere is a Brunello with so much refinement and class combining cherry, tea and tobacco character. Full and so very polished. The length and intensity are fabulous. Incredibly powerful tannins that remain refined. Give it three or four years. Better in 2018 but fabulous now.