Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions_italy These two wines are qualitative

These two wines are qualitative equals in 2006 but their respective personalities are radically different

spice and earth scents where the wood treatment is admirably subtle if again not invisible

There is better delineation and energy to the more obviously mineral-driven flavors that deliver fine punch on the balanced and youthfully austere finale

black and blue fruit profile easily

with manual punch-down of the cap

Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions_italy These two wines are qualitativeGood 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