Casanova di Neri, Brunello Montalcino other_regions_italy While the domaine has been

While the domaine has been in the Pouizin family since 1956

September saw milder weather together with sporadic precipitation

Sexy mineral- and spice-laced black raspberry

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

the finish hangs in there with its dusty cherries

Casanova di Neri, Brunello Montalcino other_regions_italy While the domaine has beenTime has not been kind to the 2004 Brunello di Montalcino. Leather, mushrooms, smoke, cedar, licorice, dried cherry iron all signs of a fully mature wine are front and center. Although there is plenty of depth and richness to the fruit, the 2004 has not aged well, especially in its aromatics. There is little finesse or elegance at all to speak of. Both bottles I tasted, one at the winery and one from my cellar, were disappointing. Granted, this is the