Il Marroneto’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is a rich, enveloping wine that flows onto the palate with generous dark red fruit. This is an especially harmonious, caressing Brunello that offers exceptional balance in an approachable style. Sweet floral notes develop on the close, adding to the wine’s complexity and sheer appeal. The wine continued to open up nicely in the glass. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. In recent years Il Marroneto and proprietor Alessandro Mori have turned out very strong wines, as is the case again in 2004. These big, cask-aged Brunellos offers tons of style and sheer pedigree. Importer: Riviera Import, Long Island City, NY; tel. (917) 328-8830

Has freshly cut wood, with black cherries and berries on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy, polished tannins, but also lots of berry and cedar flavors. Needs time. Best from 2011 through 2016. 1,400 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add