This 25-acre estate has fashioned a concentrated, dense, serious 1997 Brunello di Montalcino that justifies the hysterical praise this vintage has received. With a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of black fruits, sage, lavender, leather, and minerals, this full-bodied, authoritatively powerful, concentrated Brunello is generous, compelling, and sensuous (a word I rarely use to describe Brunello di Montalcino). Cellaring is required for this big Italian red. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

Great wine, with licorice, blackberry and meaty aromas. Full-bodied, huge yet balanced, with amazing concentration and complexity. Subtle yet outlandish, it goes on and on. Best after 2003. 630 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add