The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 123 is a nicely balanced wine that boasts a somewhat timid approach. This comes as a pleasant surprise next to the more flamboyant and upfront wines that characterized this classic vintage. The bouquet opens slowly and seductively to reveal dark fruit, prune and spice. The finish is streamlined and the tannins are beautifully polished and integrated. This Riserva scores well in terms of overall elegance.