2015 Conti Costanti, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva, Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)

VM95 "The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva shows the vivid fruit and energy of the vintage, bursting from the glass with masses of crushed cherry, autumn spice, mint and crushed stones. This is a total pleasure to taste, ripe in style yet balanced throughout, with a core of lively acidity that adds a racy quality to its dark red fruits. Earth tones emerge toward the close, showing a hint of development, offset by sour citrus. Clove and balsamic spice resonate over a bed of grippy tannins. While still pretty structured, the 2015 is already performing quite well." VM Oct. 2024

DR95 "A cask rather than vineyard selection, Conti Costanti’s Riserva is crafted from barrels that demonstrate the greatest tannic structure and acidity for long ageing. The 2015 is undoubtedly powerful with masses of grainy tannins and concentration, but it still captures the vintage’s generous and affable personality. Replete with black cherry, blackberry, wet forest earth, star anise and cinnamon, its sweet, ripe fruit is countered by a savoury leather element. It carries its size with ease and grace - almost irresistible now, there's so much there for years of drinking pleasure." DR Mar. 2021