The 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is a tannic, austere, sinewy effort with a dark garnet color already revealing amber at the edge. While medium-bodied, compressed, and dry, it does possess enticing, complex aromatics. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.
Importer: Neil Empson, Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900