The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is a big, monolithic wine packed with dark fruit, spices and licorice. This four-square, chunky Brunello reveals limited elegance while the tannins could use more polish. Still, it is marginally more successful than the 2004 Riserva. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020.
Importer: Bedford Brands, Larchmont, NY; (914) 883-2725