The 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is a dense, full-bodied offering that bursts from the glass with waves of intense, ripe dark fruit. This shows outstanding concentration and length on the palate along with elegant, finessed tannins and superb overall balance considering the vintage. As is the case with so many wines, the scorching 2003 has robbed this wine of much of the complexity it offers in more normal years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

Aromas of blackberry and raspberry follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a light vanilla and berry aftertaste that verges on raisiny. Best after 2010. 755 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add