Dark red with flavour of black cherries, plum and liquorice and sweet wood. Orange overtones and myrrh. Complex and powerful. In the mouth strong minerality with well-crafted tannins. All flavours are repeated in the after-taste with dominating flavours of sweet vanilla. Excellent!

This double trophy winner is all class! From its inviting appearance of deep ruby/garnet colour with a black core, to its depth, shine and great clarity, it is in op condition. A very dense nose, there is a concentrated dark cherry fruit supported well with a ripe herbal tone and rich chocolate fragrance. These tones also come through on the palate in a firmly structured body. Firm but yielding tannins and fine acidity are balanced against the warm alcohol and sawdust -like oak derived texture. Powewrful, the elegant fruit flavours come throug easily and are seamless throughout. A long satisfying finish. It is clear to see why these few special clones of Sangiovese are so prized in Montalcino. This wine is drinking well now, but will continue to improve for few more years.

Good, among the best Rosso di Montalcino 2004 tasted.