Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento 2010 (750ML)

97 WA / 96 VM / 94 WS / 17+ JR

Released seven years after the harvest, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is a stunning wine. It soars to the highest altitudes in terms of elegance and power. These opposite forces—muscle versus grace—are what distinguish this classic vintage. Col d'Orcia has effortlessly captured and immortalized both sides of the continuum. The bouquet produces a long succession of aromas including dried cherry fruit, licorice, cola, lavender flower, cured meat and black truffle. The velvety finish is supple and long in persistence. This is a gorgeous creation. Monica Larner – The Wine Advocate

Dark, rich and seductive, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento shows ginger-spiced cookie with hints of leather and smoke, before opening further to reveal black cherry fruits. While cool-toned and pliant, it has velvety textures that find a wonderful balance in the tart blackberry fruits and exotic inner spices. The balance here is amazing, sometimes sweet and sometimes sour, all framed by youthfully grippy tannins and hints of cranberry and spice. Bury the 2010 deep in the cellar, and reap the rewards for decades to come. - Eric Guido, Vinous Media

Broad-shouldered and dense, with plum, cherry, leather, iron and tobacco flavors gaining intensity as this complex red evolves on the palate. The finish is very stony, with a lingering aftertaste of chalk and iron. Drink now through 2030. 1,600 cases made, 160 cases imported. - Wine Spectator

Tasted blind. Lustrous ruby with bricky rim. Nutty oaky nose that needs lots of aeration and with cherry-liqueur notes. Youthful, firm and concentrated palate. Still quite tannic, but with fantastic balance and a long finish. - Jancis Robinson