172 . BATASIOLO BAROLO BUSSIA VIGNETO BOFANI 2010 PIEDMONT - ITALY
Structured but elegant , this opens with a classic Nebbiolo bouquet of crushed flowers , perfumed berries , leather , spice and balsamic . The ethereal palate weaves together juicy red cherry , mint , cinnamon , clove and alpine herbs all supported by silky , smooth tannins . It ' s already tempting , but hold for additional complexity . Drink through 2038 .
Julie Paton and Colin Watt Value : $ 155
173 . IL POGGIONE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA VIGNA PAGANELLI 2012 TUSCANY - ITALY
This is a healthy , generous and exuberant Brunello with dark density and succulent fruit flavours that are followed by integrated spice and tobacco . The balance is impressive and the quality of fruit is vibrant and rich .
Anonymous Value : $ 145
174 . LE MACCHIOLE ' PALEO ' 2015 TUSCANY - ITALY
There are so much essence-like fruits on the nose of this Bolgheri Rosso , from blackberry perfume and dark-cherry compote to fresher elements of rosemary , lavender , hot stones and citrus . Full body with generous fruit , but the firm and beautifully woven tannin backbone keeps the palate fine and elegant . Very long on the finish . Drink in 2024 .
Stephanie and Chris Nelson Value : $ 142
175 . STELLA DI CAMPALTO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO PO- DERE SAN GIUSEPPE RISERVA 2009 TUSCANY - ITALY
A luminous , garnet red with notes of sweet flowers ( violet ), ripe cherry , and tobacco . Dense but refined tannins , this wine is well balanced and ready to drink or hold onto for 3-4 years .
Avtar Bains and Monika Deol Value : $ 130
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