A severe, austere, tough-textured wine with little charm or obvious ripe fruit, this highly-structured, tannic Brunello reveals vague scents of cedar, new saddle leather and earth, tough, spicy, compressed flavors, and a boatload of tannin in the astringent finish. Five to ten years of cellaring is recommended, but do not expect much fruit to be present at the end of that sojourn. Importer: Paterno Imports, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 247-7070

Elegant tobacco, berry and mineral aromas and flavors, medium body and tannins and a silky finish. Drinkable now. Slightly disappointing. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.??–null??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add