Altesino's two sensational 1990 Brunellos, the Brunello di Montalcino and the Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli, offer intense perfumes of jammy cherry fruit, tobacco, smoke, herbs, and licorice, immense richness and extraction of flavor, full body, and gobs of glycerin and alcohol. The single vineyard Montosoli possesses a thicker, richer texture, more depth and length, and a slightly more focused personality. Both can be drunk today, but promise to evolve for 10-20 years. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Very perfumed tobacco and violet aromas. Medium in body, adding fine tannins and a long, tobacco and cherry finish. Rather meager compared to the Montosoli. Delicious though. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.??–null??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add