The estate’s 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a weighty, full-bodied Brunello packed with ripe red fruit, underbrush, sweet spices, tar and licorice. The wine possesses outstanding balance and generosity. Although the tannins are a little coarse (in keeping with the vintage) there is also enough fruit here to balance out the structural components. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2023. Importer: Wine Project Inc., New York, NY; tel. (917) 697-8575

Slightly jammy, with ripe strawberry and fruit tart aromas. Full-bodied, with soft, silky tannins and a fruity, raisiny finish. A little alcoholic, but very good. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add