The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows advanced notes of earthiness and tobacco on the nose along with a distinctly brooding personality in its backward layers of concentrated dark fruit and big, potent tannins. Ideally a few years of cellaring are called for after which it should drink well to age 20. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. 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.

Soft and pleasant, with berry, lightly toasty oak and Indian spice. Medium-bodied, with caressing tannins and a medium finish. Drink now. 350 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add