The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is quite possibly the finest wine I have tasted from Il Palazzone. The fruit is rich, round and caressing, all qualities that carry through to the round, creamy finish. Red cherries, spices and subtle oak add layers of complexity on the close. This is essentially a fruit-driven, open style of Brunello. The wine is firing on all cylinders today and should drink beautifully for a number of years. The Riserva is made from vineyards in Montalcino and Castelnuovo dell’Abate. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022. Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799

Blackberry and sliced lemon on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with medium chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Turns clean and very pretty. Focused and refined. Best after 2011. 325 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add