Poggio Nardone Brunello di Montalcino 2017

The Poggio Nardone 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows plumpness and ripeness with cherry confit and raspberry preserves. Those enriched fruit flavors are carefully followed by measured tones of spice, tar, sweet tobacco and fragrant cedarwood. However, all of these aromas and flavors remain nicely balanced in this fruit-forward vintage. There is some tightness or stemminess on the dry tannins, and that is the only part of the wine that isn't integrated. 2024 - 2035

The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is a bit of a showboat, presenting a bouquet of sweet cherries, minty herbs and dusty rose. It's round and juicy in style, finding balance through mineral-tinged wild berries, hints of sour citrus and energizing acidity. While not the last word on depth or staying power, the 2017 impresses with its purity and sheer drinkability.

Toasted oak, mocha and dark spice aromas emerge from the glass. The tightly knit palate presents roasted coffee bean, prune and dried sage alongside assertive, astringent tannins that clench the close.