2009 Santa Maria Colleoni Brunello di Montalcino

From Podere Sante Marie on the steepest, most isolated flank of Montalcino, the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a brooding and mysterious wine packed tight with dark fruit, cassis, crushed stone, tar and tobacco. Marino Colleoni is a man of enormous charisma and energy and these traits translate directly to his carefully crafted Brunellos. His honest approach (in barrel tasting, he will take you through the good and the bad) makes for impeccable and sharply focused wines. Drink: 2016-2028. Review Date: February 2014