The estate’s 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is an outstanding effort. It features an intense, dark color and is packed with expressive layers of sweet dark fruit along with delicate nuances of tobacco, licorice and minerals. With some air it is utterly irresistible today and it will drink well over the next 15 years. A beauty. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2019.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411