2003 Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino
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Medium red. Sangiovese-typical aromas of red cherry, plum, leather and dried flowers. Shows the supple, creamy side of the vintage without coming off as roasted. Could use a bit more cut and complexity, but the sweet, pliant fruit offers immediate appeal. In a forward style.
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Proprietor Elia Palazzesi has crafted a very pretty 2003 Brunello di Montalcino. Made in a delicate, understated style for the vintage, the wine offers outstanding depth and persistence in its expression of ripe dark fruit. Its attractive, easy-going accessible personality has been achieved while maintaining notable complexity and balance.
Proprietor Elia Palazzesi has crafted a very pretty 2003 Brunello di Montalcino. Made in a delicate, understated style for the vintage, the wine offers outstanding depth and persistence in its expression of ripe dark fruit. Its attractive, easy-going accessible personality has been achieved while maintaining notable complexity and balance. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. The small Collelceto estate is located in the southwestern part of the Brunello zone. Importer: Montecastelli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 414-4898