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Conti Costanti, Brunello Di Montalcino 2004 750Ml

Review by: Antonio Galloni
Wine Advocate: Issue 183, June 2009
Rating: 90 points
Drink 2014 - 2024

High-toned aromatics lead to a firm, taut expression of fruit in Costanti?s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino. Wild herbs, red cherries, tobacco and flowers are just some of the nuances that emerge from this chiseled, traditionally-made Brunello. The wine possesses gorgeous length and finessed tannins that provide lovely balance. Today the wine is clenched and unexpressive, but it should come together in bottle. That said, numerous bottles of this Brunello have failed to deliver the magic I found when I tasted the wine from tank prior to bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.

My recent visit with Andrea Costanti was illuminating, as I had the opportunity to taste a number of lots of his Brunellos from cask and tank. At their best, these are some of the most elegant, refined wines being made in Montalcino.

Review by: James Suckling
Wine Spectator: Web Only 2009
Rating: 92 points
Drink after 2011

Rich and subtle, delivering plum, berry and ripe strawberry character, with dried mushroom undertones. Full, with a ripe, velvety tannin backbone and beautiful fruit. Features coffee and berries on the finish, with bright acidity. Best after 2011. 2,500 cases made.