Smoke, tar, earthiness and toasted oak emerge from Collosorbo’s brooding 2003 Brunello di Montalcino, which is unusually powerful in this vintage. Today the wine comes across as surprisingly fresh with a perfumed inner sweetness to the fruit that gives the mid-palate an attractive juiciness. Although the tannins could use a little more polish, this is a superb effort from oenologist Paolo Caciorgna and Collosorbo in 2003. 2009-2018. Consulting oenologist Paolo Caciorgna has done a lot to improve the quality of the wines at this property, which is situated in the southern part of the zone. The Collosorbo wines are characterized by their seductive aromatics and layered fruit. 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

This is jammy, with slightly stewed fruit, but also lots of berry and mushroom character. Full, chewy and rich. A little rustic, but will mellow with a little bottle age. Best after 2010. 3,200 cases made, 1,250 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add