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Conti Costanti 2004 Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $138
This is a standout Brunello Riserva thanks to the smoothness and richness of its inviting aromas. The bouquet includes elements of cherry, chocolate fudge and soft plum and prune. Nothing is out of tune and the wine is equally harmonious and tasty on the finish.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
Conti Costanti 2001 Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $74
Spice bread, almond paste, cinnamon, fudge, orange peel with dry, dusty earth notes are amplified by a lavish, velvety structure with menthol freshness on a long, firm finish. Would pair with tarragon-based sauces or herb-roasted meats. Imported by Empson (USA) Ltd.
— W.E.
(4/1/2006)
Conti Costanti 1997 Riserva Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $97
With bold cherry, dusty earth and tobacco nearly blowing out of the glass, you get Brunello’s aromas at their finest. Across the palate flows plum and offsetting pepper, while on the finish the wine gets tight as a drum courtesy of those patented fierce Brunello tannins. Very fruity but tight; drink 2005 or later.
— M.S.
(11/15/2003)
Conti Costanti 2007 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $82
An attractive, rich style of Brunello with loads of aromatic intensity. There’s cherry liqueur, rum cake, cola, toasted almond, savory spice, cured meat and tobacco. A pure, clean, long, silky close displays good structure and acidity. Drink after 2016.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Conti Costanti 2000 Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $70
Blackberry, cherry, vanilla, cedar and resin add a layer of complexity to a wine with a prominent cooked or roasted characteristic at its center. Smooth and silky in the mouth with a firm tannin backbone. Imported by Empson (USA) Ltd.
— W.E.
(4/1/2006)
Conti Costanti 1998 Vermiglio Red (Toscana)
- $46
Hailing from Montalcino, this wine has a modest, reserved bouquet that offers the basics in terms of fruit as well as some charcoal and mint. The peppery palate deals a strong hand of oak atop ripe berry fruit, while the finish is spicy, woody and firm. The only problem, if you can call it that, is that the tannins are gritty and grabbing. Time should soothe that…
— M.S.
(12/31/2002)
Conti Costanti 2005 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $79
Here’s a simple but genuine expression from Montalcino with bright, easy fruit tones covered by a delicate layer of spice and dried tobacco. It’s not too complicated or rich, but the wine offers a fresh, easy experience nonetheless.
— M.L.
(10/1/2010)
Conti Costanti 1998 Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $62
Not showing a lot of fruit, but smooth on the palate, with rich aromas of leather, old wood and a touch of chlorine or ink. Turns tart, dry and tannic on the finish; try in 2008 or beyond.
— W.E.
(11/15/2003)
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