The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is a dark, imposing wine. Initial scents of dark violets, plums and minerals are quite promising and there is wonderful up-front integrity to the fruit, but the wine dries out on the mid-palate, attenuating the finish somewhat abruptly. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017.
Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200