Baricci, Riserva Vintage:2019 intensely flavored and medium-sweet

intensely flavored and medium-sweet

Unctuous tannins

liquorice and dark chocolate

this kept improving in the glass

all wrapped in a notably more complex finish

Baricci, Riserva Vintage:2019 intensely flavored and medium-sweetThe 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Nello is impossible to ignore, slowly emerging from the glass with an alluring blend of crushed plum and cherry complemented by cedar shavings, minty herbs and hints of spiced orange. It's mid weight yet silken in feel, with pure red berry fruits that ride a wave of fresh acidity as inner rose tones and tactile minerals amass toward the close. Seamless from start to finish, it leaves sweet tannins to resonate