95 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$90 list] Violet, rose, pressed powder, perfumed berry and forest floor are some of the aromas offered by this stunning wine. The palate is still tightly wound, but delivers juicy black cherry, white pepper and licorice alongside youthfully assertive but fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2018–2030. Alcohol 14.5%. (May 2015)"
93+ points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Initially subdued, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino reveals itself very slowly thanks to budding aromas of rose, cherry, licorice, tar and menthol herb. The Canalicchio vineyard sites (Sopra and Sotto) show fantastic results in this classic vintage. This wine opts for a less aggressive interpretation of the vintage with soft fruit, polished tannins and mild intensity. It is Brunello at 70% horsepower. That slower approach gives you more time to appreciate the delicate tones of brimstone and balsam herb that carefully rise from the bouquet. It would be interesting to see where this wine goes five years from now. My guess it that it will grow in intensity. Drink: 2017-2028. (Feb 2015)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "A big, brawny wine, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino hits the palate with dark red stone fruits, dried flowers, game, wild herbs, smoke and tobacco. Although a bit rustic and rough around the edges, the 2010 has more than enough depth to drink well for many years. There is no shortage of personality here. Ideally, readers should give the 2010 another few years in bottle for the tannins to soften, but understanding that by the time the tannins are a bit more accessible, the wine have lost some of its fruit intensity. Drink: 2016-2028. (Feb 2015)"
93+ points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Initially subdued, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino reveals itself very slowly thanks to budding aromas of rose, cherry, licorice, tar and menthol herb. The Canalicchio vineyard sites (Sopra and Sotto) show fantastic results in this classic vintage. This wine opts for a less aggressive interpretation of the vintage with soft fruit, polished tannins and mild intensity. It is Brunello at 70% horsepower. That slower approach gives you more time to appreciate the delicate tones of brimstone and balsam herb that carefully rise from the bouquet. It would be interesting to see where this wine goes five years from now. My guess it that it will grow in intensity. Drink: 2017-2028. (Feb 2015)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "A big, brawny wine, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino hits the palate with dark red stone fruits, dried flowers, game, wild herbs, smoke and tobacco. Although a bit rustic and rough around the edges, the 2010 has more than enough depth to drink well for many years. There is no shortage of personality here. Ideally, readers should give the 2010 another few years in bottle for the tannins to soften, but understanding that by the time the tannins are a bit more accessible, the wine have lost some of its fruit intensity. Drink: 2016-2028. (Feb 2015)"
| Product SKU | 340386 |
| Producer | Canalicchio-Franco Pacenti |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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