91POINTS
16¾/20
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2001
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyVery spicy, peppery, cedar, vanilla, licorice root, gamey, barnyard, black cherry jam, cigar ash, mineral aromas. Ripe, round, supple palate with light grainy tannins. Mocha, peppery, licorice, vanilla, cedar, tobacco, meaty, orange peel flavours with a resiny, black cherry, mineral finish. A touch oaky, more modern style now but has good intensity and finesse. Needs 2-4 years. Tasted: 05 February 2008Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:BC | $69.89 | 750ml | speculative listing - Winspeer |
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 581553