2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini

Mocha, espresso, tobacco, dried flowers, cloves and plums are some of the many notes that emerge from the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini. Dark and voluptuous, the Gemini is one of the bigger, richer Brunellos of the year. All the elements are very much in harmony in a wine that impresses for its pure texture and expansiveness. The large-scaled, dramatic style is immensely appealing. In 2007, the Gemini delivers the goods.

Mocha, espresso, tobacco, dried flowers, cloves and plums are some of the many notes that emerge from the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gemini. Dark and voluptuous, the Gemini is one of the bigger, richer Brunellos of the year. All the elements are very much in harmony in a wine that impresses for its pure texture and expansiveness. The large-scaled, dramatic style is immensely appealing. In 2007, the Gemini delivers the goods. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025. Proprietor Marco Mantengoli can be counted on for rich, powerful wines full of character at La Serena. Over the last few vintages in particular, Mantengoli seems to be on a roll. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200, Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael, CA; (415) 492-9411; Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL; tel. (847) 430-3887

Heavy bottle! Almost impenetrable dark ruby. Intense raspberry and cherry nose. Leathery too. Very thick and sweet and with huge length, but elegant it’s not. (WS)