'This outstanding Brunello is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grown in volcanic soils.To ensure luscious flavors and depth, this wine is aged in barriques for 12 months and in large oak barrels for 1 year. To refine its aromas and tannins, it spends 6 additional months in bottle before release. Fanti's Brunello is deep ruby red in color with violet shades and garnet-red tones. On the palate, it is sweet and silky with well balanced tannins and lush aromas of ripe small berries, leather and spices'.

Ripe black cherry and sweet tobacco aromas follow through to a full body, with lots of concentrated fruit and a long finish. Rich and opulent. Best after 2010.—J.S.