The 1995 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva possesses a deep ruby color in addition to a complex perfume of earth, leather, spice, and cherries. It is dry, stern, austere, and pinched, with tough tannin in the finish. Readers who admire wines with considerable grip and hardness will enjoy it more than I did.
Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900