The 2001 Rosso di Montalcino, a somber ruby/garnet, is intense and tarry on the nose, well concentrated on the palate, but with a slight excess of tar and licorice on the close. Still a bit tannic, it may improve, but only to a certain point. Drink: 2004-2006.
Importer: Kobrand Corp., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300