The outstanding 1988 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine to be laid away for 3-5 years, although masochists who love lavish quantities of tannin might want to take the plunge now. It is a huge, massive Brunello, with a dark garnet/ruby color, and an intense, unevolved fragrance of smoke, roasted meats, herbs, and red and black fruits. Spicy, rich, and full-bodied, with layers of extract, glycerin, alcohol, and tannin, this is a reassuringly old style, yet cleanly made, massively constituted Brunello for drinking between 2000-2025. Importer: Empson USA, Alexandria, VA.

Understated and well made. Very lively wine; black cherry flavor, with a wet earth and licorice character. Full-bodied with silky tannins and firm backbone of acidity. Try now.??–null??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add