2001 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna gli Angeli Riserva

The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Gli Angeli from La Gerla is unquestionably one of the finest 2001 Brunello Riservas I tasted. It captures the essence of the vintage in its ripe fruit and finessed, sweet tannins. Notes of dark cherries, raspberries, crushed flowers, minerals and cinnamon all flow from this weighty, creamy-textured Brunello. Its superb balance and harmony make it extremely pleasurable today, but it also appears to have the stuffing to age for another 10-15 years. This is superb effort from La Gerla is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020. Various America importers, including Vera Foods, Springfield, NJ; tel. (973) 912-0274; The House of Burgundy/Slocum NY, Port Chester, NY; tel. (914) 937-6330; Wine WareHouse, City of Commerce, CA; tel. (323) 724-1700