2004 Brunello di Montalcino

Good deep red. Slightly musky aromas of currant, plum, chocolate, mocha and spicecake. A moderately rich, sweet midweight with slightly exotic flavors of fruity Venezuelan chocolate and mocha. Finishes with chewy tannins and a late hint of leather.

His 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is full-bodied and rich in its dark red fruit, mocha, spices and French oak. It reveals terrific density in a round style that is supported by firm yet well-integrated tannins. Warm notes from the oak give the wine an additional level of volume on the finish. In 2004 Mantengoli vinified the Brunello in rotary fermenters and wood uprights. The wine spent two years in French oak casks and barrels. Unfortunately I was not able to taste the top of the line 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Gemini, which was originally scheduled to be released next year.

The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is full-bodied and rich in its dark red fruit, mocha, spices and French oak. The wine reveals terrific density in a round style that is supported by firm yet well-integrated tannins. Warm notes from the oak give the wine an additional level of volume on the finish. In 2004 Mantengoli vinified the Brunello in rotary fermenters and wood uprights. The wine spent two years in French oak casks and barrels. Unfortunately I was not able to taste the top of the line 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Gemini, which was originally scheduled to be released next year. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. Proprietor Andrea Mantengoli farms eight and half hectares of Sangiovese in Montalcino. A Marc de Grazia Selection; de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200