92
points
Conti Costanti 2001 Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
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$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)
92
points
Conti Costanti 2007 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
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$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)
89
points
Conti Costanti 1998 Vermiglio Red (Toscana)
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$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)