Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions_italy spice and earth scents where

spice and earth scents where the wood treatment is admirably subtle if again not invisible

clean red fruits

This is often Taupenot’s best 1er and in 2015 it is again with its brooding aromas of spice

with manual punch-down of the cap

These two wines are qualitative equals in 2006 but their respective personalities are radically different

Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions_italy spice and earth scents whereGood bright, deep red. Deep, pure, brooding nose hints at licorice and minerals. Powerful and penetrating but extremely backward, with strong acidity framing and intensifying the flavors of dark fruits and licorice. Finishes very long and vibrant, with a medicinal note of menthol. This compellingly deep but extremely backward wine is built for a long life in bottle but is not fun to drink today. Shows the acidity and grip of 2006. Stephen Tanzer