2004 Talenti Brunello di Montalcino

(93 Points) Talenti’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the more intensely fragrant wines in this vintage. Sweet layers of perfumed fruit flow effortlessly onto the palate, framed by silky tannins that give the wine its sense of balance and poise. This is a deceptively medium-bodied wine, yet it packs plenty of punch, not to mention tons of complexity. This pleasing, beautifully balanced Brunello is drinking well today and should continue to offer plenty of pleasure over the next decade and a half. Talenti and consulting oenologist Carlo Ferrini gave the 2004 Brunello two and a half years in 500-liter French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2024. Talenti is one of the historic names in Montalcino. In recent years the wines have struck a gorgeous balance in a style that combines elements of modern and traditional styles. Wine Advocate # 183, Jun 2009