Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Vintage:2010 with plenty of dark red

with plenty of dark red cherry

lengthy and ever-so-slightly warm finale

Both times they were spectacular

and the Chinese have seemingly fallen in love in Cabernet

ripe and very ripe berries leave a mouth filling impression

Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Vintage:2010 with plenty of dark redGood 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