2001 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
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The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Caprili presents cherries in liqueur, herbs, baking spices and sweet toasted oak with excellent clarity and precision Made in a vibrant, super-ripe style, it offers good concentration although the hard, unpolished tannins clip the finish and ultimately convey an impression of limited finesse.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Caprili presents cherries in liqueur, herbs, baking spices and sweet toasted oak with excellent clarity and precision Made in a vibrant, super-ripe style, it offers good concentration although the hard, unpolished tannins clip the finish and ultimately convey an impression of limited finesse. Anticipated maturity: 2009 - 2016. Importer: Admirality Beverage Co. Columbia Distributing Company, Portland, Oregon; Tel. (503) 289-9600; Vinity Wine Company, Emeryville, CA; tel. (510) 601-6010
Not direct, but a quite intriguing nose – suggests that it will improve on acquaintance. There is a nice balance of acidity and fruit. Still quite a bit of tannin. There is a very chewy end, but it is promising in a classic style. (JR)