Brunello Di Montalcino, 2004
A traditional Brunello from the cool, north-west facing Montsoli zone aged for three years in large oak cask and one year in steel tank. Typically the Pertimali Brunello is reserved and rather conservative in its youth, developing seamlessly and gracefully in bottle, this is a prime example. It starts off closed and rather reticent, but with some aeration the flavours soon unfurl. Juicy and remarkably bright for a Brunello, notes of red cherries, Victoria plum, crushed red berries, damson and cooling minerals. As high-toned, serious and sophisticated as Brunello gets.
critic reviews
A total bombshell, the 2004 Brunello di Montalcino bursts from the glass with rum-soaked cherries, cloves, allspice and crème de cassis. It's juicy to the core and beautifully resolved, with ripe red berry fruits and a cascade of spice. Zesty acidity lends energy throughout. Still remarkably fresh yet hauntingly dark, the 2004 tapers off long and potent, leaving notes of licorice and violet inner florals, with hardly an edge of tannin in sight. This has reached a beautiful place in its evolution and over-delivers in every way.