The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino, dark in color, floral, smoky, and redolent of truffles along with its plum fruit, is round, ripe, and elegant on the palate, smooth and shapely in format, a Beau Brumal with biceps. Drink: 2005-2018. Importer: Empson USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

A wine with plenty of ripe fruit, earth and tobacco character on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a raisiny, spicy aftertaste. Best after 2006. 5,580 cases made, 1,300 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add