Fantastic red. Complex aromas of spices, tanned leather and ripe fruit follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with a dense mouthfeel and a lengthy finish. Best from 2004 through 2010.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add

Musclebound with an earthy, spicy character to the nose. The body is fleshy but pure, offering black cherry flavors accented by tar and licorice. It finishes smooth, with just the right touch of vanilla oak. It’s a polished Brunello, good for near-term drinking, but also a candidate for the cellar. ——M.S.(8/1/2002)—— 90