The 2001 Rosso di Montalcino, a bright ruby/garnet with a plum, raspberry, and saddle leather nose, is balanced and suave on the palate with minerals and berry fruit flavors complemented by the complexity of game scents. Drink: 2004-2006. Importers: Siena Imports, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 285-9675 and Admiralty Beverage Co., Portland, OR; tel. (503) 289-9600

Ripe fruit, with mineral and an oaky background. Medium-bodied and well-structured, with firm tannins and a twist of bitter chocolate on the finish. Best after 2003. 2,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montalcino Select to Add