2004 Brunello di Montalcino
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Good deep, bright red. Complex, varietally expressive aromas of redcurrant, dried flowers, tobacco, spices and pepper. A silky-sweet midweight with harmonious framing acidity and subtle notes of graphite, tobacco and smoke. The suave finish features a restrained sweetness and dusty tannins that are not hard. Nicely balanced, old-school Brunello.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Crimson. A little muddy and occluded on the nose. Very sweet start and then a great fan of rich compost aromas – most impressive! Not too hot on the finish despite the alcohol level. A bit like an elixir, it's so concentrated. (JR)
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is big, brawny wine loaded with ripe dark fruit, new leather, spices and earthiness. The wine blossoms onto the palate in a rich, expansive style as masses of perfumed fruit come to life. This is an especially dense, concentrated wine, and the tannins need some time to melt away, but readers who can be patient will be rewarded with a splendid Brunello.
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is big, brawny wine loaded with ripe dark fruit, new leather, spices and earthiness. The wine blossoms onto the palate in a rich, expansive style as masses of perfumed fruit come to life. This is an especially dense, concentrated wine, and the tannins need some time to melt away, but readers who can be patient will be rewarded with a splendid Brunello. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. This small estate farms approximately seven hectares of vineyards in Sant’Angelo in Scalo and Castelnuovo dell’Abate. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095