Sesti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Phenomena other_regions offering bitter cherry

offering bitter cherry

with savory notes of gunflint

spice and mint add character to a wine that speaks to finesse more than pure power

This bottle of the 1996 is simply moving in its beauty

The wine hits the palate with full-bodied richness

Sesti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Phenomena other_regions offering bitter cherryMedium red. Cherry, plum, mocha and tobacco on the nose, with hints of leather and earth. Surprising acidity gives shape to the smooth, slightly low toned flavors of cherry, plum, mocha and flowers. Comes across as a bit youthfully disjointed today, with a faint green edge to the acidity. Has the energy of the vintage but needs time to harmonize. Very long on the aftertaste. Stephen Tanzer