2001 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Riserva Brunello di Montalcino CastelGiocondo Ripe al Convento

(90 points)  The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ripe al Convento is a richly-flavored, full-bodied offering loaded with dark cherries, vanilla, smoke, cola and sweet toasted oak. It may not be the most complex Brunello out there, but it does offer an attractive, easygoing personality, outstanding length and sweet, silky tannins on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017.

eRobertParker.com #173

Oct 2007