The single- vineyard selection, the 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Fiore, is made in a more full-bodied style. This brooding, deep Brunello offers plenty of smoke, tar, chocolate, earthiness and toasted oak notes wrapped around a plump core of dark cherries. It reveals outstanding density, with a pretty note of sweetness from the oak that lingers on the finish. Another year or so of bottle age should help smooth the tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2018. Importer: Majestic Wines, New York, NY; tel. (646) 277-8522

Complex aromas of dried fruits, blackberry and mahogany lead to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a long finish. Polished for the vintage. Best after 2010. 800 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add