The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino is the best in years, dark garnet with a full and varied nose of red fruit, leather, and game, a sizeable palate, structured but round and with attractive sensations of liquorice and minerals on its sweet and polished close. Drink: 2005-2014. Importer: Wine Wave, Jericho, NY; tel. (516) 433-1121

Delicate and silky red with a medium body, fine tannins and a plummy, fruity aftertaste with just a hint of vanilla. Drink now. 14,160 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add