2010 Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Cinelli Colombini's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a dark, powerful wine. Smoke, black cherry, earthiness, menthol, licorice, leather and tobacco add complexity as this dark, brooding Riserva opens up in the glass. This is a fairly rustic, powerful Riserva with good depth, but less in the way of complexity or pedigree. Slightly oxidative notes, especially in the bouquet, are not what I expect to see in a wine built for cellaring.

A firm and fresh red with lots of lemon, dried fruit and generosity. Full and firm yet bright and lively. A fun combination of structure and bright fruit to this. Drink or hold. Feb 2016, JamesSuckling.com

Showing a dark garnet color and thick consistency, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a very beautiful expression of Sangiovese executed in a generous and opulent style. The wine reveals deep layers with black cherry, prune, spice, leather, wet earth and pressed rose. Despite the powerful approach, there is no mistaking the wine's feminine side. I am referring to the floral, dried potpourri and church incense elements that give this Brunello such distinguished grace. Mar 2016, www.robertparker.com