The 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is very representative of the house style in its intense expression of ripe dark fruit, menthol, leather, chocolate and spices. It offers superb richness and depth, with notable complexity for a wine of its size. Another year of bottle age should help smooth the tannins yet I wouldn’t wait too long to drink this wine, as it will likely offers its best drinking relatively early. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016.
Score: 92. —Antonio Galloni, April 2008.
