Col D'Orcia Poggio Al Vento Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Library Collection (2001, 2008, 2010), Italy (3 x 750ml)

PRE-SALE! EXPECTED TO ARRIVE END OF OCTOBER/EARLY NOVEMBER! Set of 3: Col D'Orcia Poggio Al Vento Brunello Di Montalcinno Riserva Collection Features: 1 bottle of 20011 bottle of 20081 bottle of 2010 2001 TASTING NOTES: The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is all nuance and class. Delicate scents of tobacco, crushed berries, dried flowers and spices are woven together in a perfumed Brunello that emphasizes elegance over sheer power. In 2001 the crop was reduced by 50% because of hail damage. Today 2001 looks to be a relatively early maturing vintage for the Riserva.-Antonio Galloini, 94pts 2008 TASTING NOTES: Another magnificent 2008, this tentative blend of the estate's flagship 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is impeccably layered from start to finish. I hope I can accurately convey with words just how vivid and alive the 2008 Poggio al Vento is, such a rarity for a vintage in which most wines are one-dimensional. Tar, smoke, licorice and mentho