Fanti Brunello di Montalcino 2004

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BN#261459

Fanti

Dark, very intense red rubin with violet shades; light garnet-red tonalities that can just be noticed on the glass border. The fragrance is wide, elegant, delicate, lingering, earthy with mineral hints integrated with the fruity flavour and a sweet spiciness. The first impact is sweet with sensations on mouth entry full of structure. Close-knit tannic weight but sweet and silky. Very well balanced tannins with wine sweetness. Full-flavoured and full-bodied, rich in end-palate fruity and spicy sensations.

Wine Spectator

Shows blackberries and dried flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of ripe berry and cream character. Rich and flavorful. Long and beautiful. It's layered and velvety. Seductive. Drink now.

Score: 94. —James Suckling, 2009.

Wine Enthusiast

Thick, dark and beautifully concentrated, this is a dense, succulent wine with a soft, velvety feel that will appeal to those who like this style. The aromas are layered and penetrating and span the gamut of black fruit to smoky spice. Drink this Brunello now through 2015.

Score: 92. —Monica Larner, June 01, 2009.