Brunello di Montalcino Biondi Santi 2010 (750ML)

95 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Biondi-Santi is a benchmark for great Brunello. The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Annata does a great job of presenting classic Sangiovese characteristics in the context of a classic vintage. This wine shows extreme finesse and elegance with a silky approach that is nudged gently forward by delicate tones of wild berry, dried blueberry, pressed rose, wet earth, grilled herb and toasted almond. The acidity is beautifully balanced and the tannins are firm but silky. This wine benefits from the right DNA for long aging potential." 3/16

96 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media: "The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Annata is a real knock-out. Rose petals, mint, sweet spices and flowers are some of the first notes that open up in the glass. Almost indescribably beautiful, the 2010 is a classic, austere Biondi Santi Brunello built to age. Although the 2010 is going to require considerable patience, its pedigree is quite apparent today. The 2010 constantly changes in the glass, revealing different shades of its multi-faceted personality, while the long, saline-infused finish is a thing of real beauty." 2/15

97 points, James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com: "Fantastic aromas of coffee, tea leaf, ripe plums and ginger follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a rich and subtle finish. The is dense and powerful yet very refined and reserved. It needs at least five years to show its true character. One of the most refined Biondi-Santi riservas I can remember. The tannin texture is exceptional. Try in 2020." 09/15

100 points, Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast: "This gorgeous, fragrant wine opens with classic Sangiovese scents of violet, rose, perfumed red berry, new leather and a whiff of baking spice. The elegant, radiant palate delivers crushed Marasca cherry, ripe strawberry, cinnamon, black tea and a hint of pipe tobacco. Firm, ultrafine tannins and bright acidity offer an age-worthy structure and impeccable balance. It's already stunning but will evolve for decades. Drink 2020-2050." 05/16

100 Points, International Wine Report, Rank #6 in 2015 Top 100 Wines: "The 2010 Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino is an absolutely magnificiant effort in this vintage, showing tons of elegance and class. This only begins to open after multiple hours of extended air contact, but as this slowly unwinds it releases beautiful aromas of fresh blackberries and ripe plums followed by spring florals, mint, fresh savory herbs, earthy minerals and crushed stones. This stunning red shows remarkable balance and structure, with fine, silky tannins, which lend to the seamless texture, before firming up on the long, pretty finish. Today, this legendary wine reveals some of its true character and charm but it is ultimately an age-worthy wine that will require extended bottle age before it will show its full potential.." 04/15