The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino, a dark ruby, displays a perfumed nose along with dark fruit and scorched earth nuances on a structured, long frame supported by building tannins. Made in a style that is at once delicate and powerful, today it comes across as backward and austere in its expression. As it sits in the glass it continues to put on considerable weight, but ideally several years of cellaring are called for. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. Importer: Majestic Wines Inc., New York, NY; tel. (646) 277-8522

Plenty of blackberry and cherry aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate with fine tannins and a long finish. Tight right now. Needs time to open. Best after 2008. 17,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add