Baricci BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA NELLO 2016

Aged in both large casks and tonneaux, this brawny red has a subtle nose recalling underbrush, coffee bean and camphor. Big and bold, the densely concentrated, one-dimensional palate suggests steeped prune, licorice and espresso alongside tightly knit, close-grained tannins. You'll also notice the heat of evident alcohol on the close.

Despite the tannins, drink sooner rather than later to capture the remaining fruit and freshness