Canalicchio di Sopra’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is an intense, full-bodied red that is simply captivating for its seamless dark fruit and superb depth. Rich, round and delicious, this racy Brunello offers plenty of dark fruit with sweet scents of licorice, leather and spices that linger on the long, refined finish. Clean notes of minerality give the wine superb balance. This is easily the most elegant, refined Brunello I have tasted yet from Canalicchio di Sopra and is one of the highlights in 2004. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

Dried violets, berries and hints of vanilla follow through to a full body, with racy, silky tannins and a tanned leather, berry aftertaste. Chewy. Needs bottle age to mellow. Better than the 2001. Best after 2010. 2,800 cases made, 1,200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add

Natural-style Sangiovese with refreshing and savoury fruit. Tannins well extracted, but elegant. Long finish and a gun-flint savouriness.

Fresh cherries and crushed red berries. Tight tannic structure with a good spiciness and length.