34 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva's tasted blind, mostly 2008

2008 Tenuta Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Some anise, liquorice, slightly scented nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, prunes and plums palate, lacks freshness and refinement, ripe and evolved for its age. 87

2007 Terrasole Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise, bit subdued nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant, quite fresh but could be more complex. 89

2008 Tiezzi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Soccorso:
Ruby. Leather, prunes and cherries nose, quite scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly intense, figs and cherries palate, slightly drying finish. 89

2008 Ucceleria Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Some herbs, figs, liquorice and plums nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, richer but not very complex, drying finish. 87

2008 Aglieta Brunello di Montalcino Riserva:
Ruby. Corked

2008 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Alle Mura:
Ruby. Intense, cherries, spices, some chocolate and figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, but leaner finish, liquorice and coffee finish. 90

2008 Barbi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna del Fiore
Ruby. Scented, floral, some anise and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, quite refreshing, good length. 89

2008 Bartolo Gusti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Red berries, some floral notes, hint of anise and leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, leaner and somewhat firmer finish, quite refreshing, good length. 89

2008 Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Quercione
Ruby. Highly scented, lots of vanilla, coffee and spices pn the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, chocolate, drying finish, to much barrels. 88

2008 Canneta Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Red berries, vanilla, anise and spices on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite refreshing, bit biting texture, cherries and anise finish. 89

2008 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna la Casa:
Ruby. Rich, plums, dark berries, some vanilla and spices on the nose. Fresh acidoty, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, rounded, bit vanilla overshadowed finish, good length. 88

2008 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Scented, intense, some liquorice and coffee nose. Cherries and morellos. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, quite intense, liquorice and savory, long. 90

2008 Casisano Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Liquorice, mints, figs and cherries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate, drying finish 86

2008 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Al Vento
Ruby. Dark berries, intense and rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, figs, maturing aromas, long.Is this bottle a top one? 91

2007 Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Fontelontano
Ruby. Liquorice, cherries, some plums, highly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich and ripe, quite refreshing but vanilla finish. 88

2008 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Red berries, some spices and liquorice nose, lighter and delicate nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet cherries and anise palate, fresh and elegant, somewhat lean, long. 90

2008 Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Scented, floral, lilies, some red berries, fruity nose. Elegant. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, balanced, rounded, quite smooth, bit short. 89

2008 Fattoi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise and lilies, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite refreshing and fruity, fairly delicate, fresh cherries and anise finish. Long. 90

2007 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Somewhat scented, anise, cherries, violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, somewhat ripe and warm, red berries, elegant but verging on unbalanced alcohol. 94

2008 Greppone Mazzi- Ruffino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Cherries, liquorice and some figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, slightly drying, and a bit short. 86

2008 Il Poggiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva il Poggiolo
Ruby. Scented, vanilla, spices and lots of dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh, quite lively and refreshing, bit vanilla finish, long. 90

2008 La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Red berries, some floral notes, anise and spices. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded but lots of vanilla to pack it in, good length, bit oaky. 88

2008 La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Red berries, vanilla, some coffee and dark fruits nose. Freshish acidity, ripe and sweet, fruity, lacks finesse and complexity, mature feel to it. 86

2008 La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Manapetra
Ruby. Liquorice, some figs and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly elegant before a slightly woody and vanilla finish. 88

2008 La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Abate
Ruby. Scented, some lilies, red berries and anise nose, some figs. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, somewhat refreshing palate, smooth, good length. 88

2008 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ugolaia
Ruby. Scented, floral, liquorice nose. Morellos. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit rich and sweet, and a bit short. 87

2008 Máté Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Woody, vanilla and barrel spices, oak toast nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, more integrated palate, oaky finish. 87

2008 Pian delle Querci Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby. Anise, liquorice, plums, figs and cherries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, some prunes, drying finish, oaky end. 86

2008 Podere le Ripi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Lupi e Sirene
Ruby. Easy going nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, easy going palate, short. 83

2008 Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Bright ruby. Delicate red berries nose, quite refreshing, vanilla kotes and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, quite refreshing, smooth texture, long. 93

2007 Poggio Rubino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Ruby, garnet rim. Cheese, some red berries and anise, slight iris note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, on the leaner side and could be more complex, but refreshing. 88

2008 Sesti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Phenomena
Ruby. Some coffee, chocolate, dark berriesa nd prunes nose, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, drying palate with fresher fruit behind it, oaky texture, good length. Dry finish. 89

2008 Tassi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Franci
Ruby. Scented and sweet vanilla nose, lots spices, chocolate and coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich fruit behind oaky cloak, coffee finish, drying. 88