The 2010 Tuscans that I’ve tasted really show some solid acidic structure, and the Brunellos in particular should age long and beautifully, like this example from Piccini. It shows quite a bit of barrel influence at this point in its development, but it will integrate over time, leaving the classic Brunello profile of bright cherry, tobacco, saddle, underbrush and lavender to come to the fore in what is sure to become a worthy representative of the region.
Piccini, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2010
By Rich Cook