Proprietor Andrea Cortonesi’s? 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is packed with black cherries, smoke, tar and licorice. This intense, brooding Brunello possesses notable concentration and length, but a year or two in the bottle are needed for its raw elements to come together. It is an impressive effort. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. Importer: A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

Lovely rose and berry on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long caressing finish. Layered and refined. Best after 2009. 250 cases made, 125 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add