89POINTS
16¼/20
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino 2000
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyLicorice, meaty, spicy, vanilla, black cherry, leather, black olive and cigar ash nose. Ripe, round, dry and elegant with light, dry tannins. Very peppery, smoky, meaty, black cherry, licorice root, cedar and orange peel flavours. More modern style brunello with some finesse. Will improve over the next 1-3 years.Tasted: 31 March 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:US | $40.00 | 750ml |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Sangiovese