Casanova di Neri, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2004 this is already in its

this is already in its prime time drinking window

35% whole clusters)

displaying raspberry and redcurrant aromas

As with the rest of the 2014s

Casanova di Neri, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2004 this is already in itsTime has not been kind to the 2004 Brunello di Montalcino. Leather, mushrooms, smoke, cedar, licorice, dried cherry iron all signs of a fully mature wine are front and center. Although there is plenty of depth and richness to the fruit, the 2004 has not aged well, especially in its aromatics. There is little finesse or elegance at all to speak of. Both bottles I tasted, one at the winery and one from my cellar, were disappointing. Granted, this is the