The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Helichrysum redeems some of the shortcomings of San Polino’s base 2009 Brunello

Note well that plenty of patience will be required

“a region of perhaps rustic wines

with sweet black cherry and blackcurrant fruit

Anne Gros, Chambolle Musigny Combe d'Orveau Vintage:2015 The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino(50% new oak). This displayed both fairly strong toast and heavy reduction last year from barrel and while the toast is almost completely gone, there is still a trace of reduction which leads to somber, backward and rich middle weight flavors that possess good volume and fine length with a mouth coating backend. There is good freshness and this is relatively fine for the vintage. I would suggest decanting it first. 87 2008+