The 2000 Coltassala is made from the Sangiovese of the estate’s best vineyard, and the quality of the grapes is immediately evident. Darker in color than the Riserva, its nose is riper, with some very attractive notes of tar and chocolate, and the palate is denser, deeper, and firmer. Only a slight tannic dryness on the finish, a characteristic of the 2000 vintage, prevents the score from going higher. Drink: 2005-2014.
Importer: William Grant & Sons, Edison, NJ; tel. (732) 225-9000