Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions balanced and persistent finish

balanced and persistent finish

grainy tannins with oodles of freshness and epic persistence

the wine has moderate weight and sweet fruit in the nose and on the attack

(aged in 70% new oak for 18 months)

followed by a firm

Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions balanced and persistent finishGood 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