San Polino, Brunello Montalcino Helichrysum other_regions_italy there is a sense of

there is a sense of a winery changing tack and in my opinion

Probably the purest and most refined wine in the whole Ribera del Duero region

The supple middle weight flavors retain a fine sense of verve and precision that is also present on the impressively intense backend where the abundant dry extract does an excellent job of buffering the firm tannic spine as well as imparting a seductive texture

warm cassis and wild blueberry notes plus subtle suggestions of grilled meats

This is a class act

San Polino, Brunello Montalcino Helichrysum other_regions_italy there is a sense ofThe 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Helichrysum redeems some of the shortcomings of San Polinos base 2009 Brunello. Although the wine feels sticky and chewy in the mouth with an evidently mature quality of fruit, Helichrysum is characteristic of a hot Brunello vintage. Youll recognize tones of jammy fruit, cherry cough drop and sweet maple syrup. Drink, 2016 2020.