Tuesday, September 29, 2009

2004 Fanti Brunello di Montalcino

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Style: Red Wine
Varietal: Sangiovese
Region: Tuscany
Category: Italy
Size: 750 ml
Ratings: WS 94
PROMO: 20% Case Discount


Fanti is Fantastic!

The San Filippo Estate has belonged to the Fanti Family since the beginning of the eighteenth century. It extends over 700 acres, of which 130 are specialized vineyards, the remainder being olive orchards, other agriculture, and forest.

The vineyards have been developed in an amphitheatre of south facing hills at an elevation of 1150 to 1400 feet. The soil is limestone with stratified formation of "galestro" (marls). The climate is extremely particular and leads to wines which are simultaneously robust and elegant, because of the strong exposure to the sun during the day thanks to the orientation of the hills where the vineyards are located, and with cool nights due to the fresh winds coming from the nearby mountains.

The beautiful Sangiovese produced by these conditions is then carefully vinified to produce the opulent, lush style of wine which has become the hallmark of Fanti.

Reviews

Wine Spectator 94 Points

Shows blackberries and dried flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of ripe berry and cream character. Rich and flavorful. Long and beautiful. It's layered and velvety. Seductive. Drink now. 5,610 cases made. -JS

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