Gianni Brunelli, Brunello Montalcino Size:3L There is good punch and

There is good punch and solid density to the muscular medium weight plus flavors that coat the mouth on the lightly stony and youthfully austere finish

A vague whiff of exotic fruit is present on the mostly white orchard fruit aromas that are trimmed in perceptible if still reasonably subtle wood influence

The oak is a little obvious on both nose and palate now

pure and chiseled flavors terminate in a youthfully austere

This wine offers a whole new take on the world-famous Merlot

Gianni Brunelli, Brunello Montalcino Size:3L There is good punch andPalish red, with a delicate floral aroma that seems fairly closed. There's really appetising underlying structure here, with freshness but no greenness, and delicacy combined with backbone. Needs some time to come out of its shell. (AH)