Finishes spicy

or "water bombs

complex scents of candied dark berries

crispness and bite

black olive and blackberries

Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions Finishes spicyGood 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