Tasting Notes

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Vinous Eric Guido - 01 Jan 25
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is mature yet still quite pleasurable, with leather and earth tones giving way to dried herbs and hints of spiced citrus. This is cool-toned in feel, with silky textures and a core of vibrant fruit. Mineral inflections lend complexity toward the close. The 2004 is so giving today, yet I don't see it improving much more from here. Nuances of soy and dried orange mark the finish. Tasted from two bottles with similar results.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2028
Tuscany Vineyard Fine Wine

Tuscany

Tuscany, a renowned wine region in central Italy, is famous for its high-quality Sangiovese-based wines. Key styles include Chianti, with vibrant acidity and red fruit flavours; Chianti Classico, known for greater depth; and Brunello di Montalcino, prized for its rich, full-bodied character and ageing potential. Tuscany also produces prestigious Super Tuscan wines that blend Sangiovese with international varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon. Top producers are Antinori, for Tignanello; Castello di Ama, for Chianti Classico; and Biondi-Santi, for Brunello.