Brunello Di Montalcino

"Brunello has become one of the most highly regarded wines in the well-respected and popular range of Sangiovese-based Tuscan reds. Join Charles as he tastes ten different wines from several vintages - including the 1997 vintage heralded as one of the best ever." ($95)

• 2001 Martinozzi Rosso di Montalcino

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino

  ($28) ruby red, expresso, minimal fruit, big tannins

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• 2000 MastroJanni Rosso di Montalcino

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino

  ($23) dark red, lighter body, earthy, acidic, minimal fruit and tannins

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• 1999 Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  ($60) Coffee, chocolate on the nose. Harsh tannins, high acid, minimal fruit

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• 1999 La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  ($87) Fruit and earthy notes on the nose. fine tannins.

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• 1999 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  ($61) earthy nose with some fruit. high tannins cherry on the palate; nice long finish good aging potential; not ready yet.

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• 1998 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  ($60) closed with minimal tannins, blunted fruit and brief finish

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• 1997 Martinozzi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  ($98) well balanced, as expected exhibited more fruit than the others, nearly ready to drink, though could be improved with 2-3 years (**)

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• 1996 Fastelli Brunello di Montalcino Giunti

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  ($43) brick red color. earthy, synthetic polymer nose, brief finish. soft tannins

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• 1995 Tenuta Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  ($70) Almost unanimously the best of the tasting. deep purple color, red fruit, floral nose, long smooth finish, still great potential (***)

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• 1993 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  ($90) burnt orange in color. big earthy bouquet, mushrooms on the palate with tart fruit finish. Never well regarded, but past its drinking window.

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