The estate’s 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva comes across as a touch lean and dried out. There is good intensity to the fruit, but I don’t think there is enough richness in the fruit to stand up to the tannins. Sweet tobacco, dried flowers and spices add nuance on the firm, clenched finish. The estate gave the 2006 Riserva 48 months in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Importer: Bedford Brands, Larchmont, NY; tel. (914) 883-2725