Still remarkably primary, the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Abate is going to require at least a few years to come around. Today it is massive, packed and dense from start to finish. With time in the glass, the fruit gradually emerges. Raspberry jam, licorice mint and spices flesh out on the full-bodied, intense finish. This huge, totally voluptuous Brunello has a bright future ahead of it. The 2007 Poggio Abate spent 12 months in French oak tonneau, followed by 12 months in cask, an approach that worked beautifully. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2027. La Poderina is one of my favorite Montalcino properties. It’s great to see the estate back on track after what seemed like a few uneven vintages. All of these new releases are highly recommended. As always, the house style is exuberant and flashy, yet the wines boast impeccable balance. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200