there is excellent energy and density to the powerful and muscular broad-shouldered flavors that possess a healthy level of the same on the austere

The 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon

Still rather closed in the mouth following the recent bottling

floral hints that combine with moderate wood influence

blackberry pie and prunes with hints of cardamom

Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2004 there is excellent energy andIn addition to being a highly regarded vintage with perfectly balanced weather conditions, 2004 is a significant for Andrea and Angela as their son Giovanni was born. Like the 2006, it was aged in a combination of medium size French oak barrels and Slavonian oak casks. Compared to other examples I have enjoyed, this bottle was slightly stripped of fruit. Nevertheless, the finesse of structure showed through along with hints of wild violets, cinnamon,