2004 Brunello di Montalcino, La Serena, Tuscany

Darker, brighter, crunchier than the velveteen 2003, Andrea's 2004 Brunello wine from this much lauded vintage treats us to a distinctly black fruited, forest floor affair that not only impresses on the nose but also delivers on the palate. Yes the 30% French barriques endow the wine with an extra gear of texture, of succulence even, but behind the lip-gloss lies a real wine, with shoulders and all. Indeed, it's a complete wine that speaks volumes of the quality of Andrea's north-east facing terroir. Drinking now till 2014, along with some braised beef.
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)

This is the estate's regular bottling. Sweet fruit and tight black olive bitterness entwined. Subtle and variegated, elegant, but real iron- bar tannins.
(Tamlyn Currin - jancisrobinson.com - 25 Mar 2010)