The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino, a blackish garnet, with a rich and ample nose of plums and red currants, spice, herbs, and tobacco, is elegant and long in flavor, shapely, fresh, and centered, and the rise in volume and weight on the finish show off fine concentration. Drink: 2005-2012. Importer: Kobrand Corp., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300

Very raisiny, with an Amarone character. Full-bodied, with loads of velvety tannins and a rustic flavor on the palate. Alcoholic. Slightly overdone, but I like it. Best after 2004. 3,330 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add