2000 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Soldera

"Gianfranco Soldera's Brunelli are a class apart: the nose sings with the purest of raspberry essence and delicate tea-leaf restraint, reminiscent of Burgundy at its most refined. Twenty-five year old vines, the use of only free-run juice, fermentation and up to 6 years invecchiamento in large old slavonian oak has delivered this most ethereal and enthralling beauty; the palate racy pure with almost cranberry-esque crunch, yet all the while so refined and aristocatic. The warm vintage makes this is a joy to drink even now but will improve till 2020, and beyond. Roast shoulder of organically-farmed lamb will only do."
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)