The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina, essentially the regular bottling, is a fresh ruby-garnet with focused and ripe red currant and wild cherry fruit, attractive notes of tar and wild fennel, and a balanced, vigorous, and well sustained palate. What’s missing here? Perhaps the spark, the inspiration which separates a very fine wine from an outstanding one. But perhaps we should stop expecting miracles in every vintage from this producer – he has never claimed, after all, to be able to walk on water. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; (847) 604-5723

Interesting aromas of crushed berries, cedar and green tobacco follow through to a full-bodied palate, with gamy, smoky and fruity flavors. Long finish. Decadent style. Needs to come together with some bottle age. Solid red. Best after 2006. 2,200 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add