The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from La Fortuna is another of the vintage’s sweeter, more accessible wines. It reveals an open, generous style, its fruit intermingled with toasted oak on a full-bodied frame, showing excellent depth as well as persistence. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. Importer: Star Industries Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 921-9300

Aromas of cedar, blackberry and tobacco. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a caressing berry and chocolate aftertaste. Best after 2008. 550 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add