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Score 87/100 · Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate, Jun 2003

The ruby/garnet 1998 Brunello di Montalcino presents a smoky vanilla nose with ripe plum fruit and a hint of raisins, signs of a hot vintage. Medium-bodied with good definition and focus, the wine is long, pure, and well made. Its medium weight and length indicate that this was a good but not superior vintage for this house. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

Critic scores

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88
88/100

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89
89+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

87
87/100

Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate

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89+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Good deep red. Complex, brooding aromas of blackcurrant, mocha, licorice, underbrush and sweet oak. A suave, juicy midweight, with tangy, penetrating, moderately ripe berry and licorice flavors framed by bright acidity. Nicely vibrant Brunello that offers lovely definition and class. Finishes with rather suave, firm tannins that avoid the dryness shown by so many '98s.

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Sangiovese

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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