2004 Fattoria dei Barbi - Brunello di Montalcino

Varietal: Sangiovese Grosso | Location: Italy - Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino

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Bottle: $49.99

Case Price (12): $550.00

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Wine Review

Description: An absolute delight and an incredible bargain for lovers of classic Brunello di Montalcino. Brilliant and lively ruby red in color; the noble bouquet captures the essence of Brunello di Montalcino, with scents of wild berries, violets, truffles and a hint of smoky roast nuts. On the palate, the vibrant, precisely focused fruit has a vibrant, ringing, wild cherry complexity reminiscent of a Chambolle-Musigny or Volnay; however, the deep forest, roast chestnut, and plum tart elements of classic Brunello announce themselves strongly as the wine opens in the glass. Although this wine has at least 10-15 years of aging potential, the unusually forward fruit and impressively polished tannins make it delicious to drink now. For maximum enjoyment, it should be decanted approximately one hour before drinking.

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Professional Wine Reviews

Wine Advocate

Score: 90

Barbiâ€™s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino opens with scents of tobacco, underbrush and spices that lead to dark red cherries on the palate. Though medium in body, the wine reveals surprising depth and finessed tannins that give it a terrific sense of proportion. Today the wine remains rather firm and tight, but the raw material seems to be there for this to develop into a gorgeous, rewarding Brunello in a few yearsâ€™ time. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. —Antonio Galloni,



Wine Spectator

Score: 93

Dark cherry and raspberry aromas follow through to a full body, with loads of chewy tannins and rich fruit. The fruit concentration is impressive, yet this is balanced and in form. Best after 2010. 17,000 cases made. –JS
It arrives on the market ready to drink, but with such a structure to prolong its life in the bottle for many years.




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