Sesti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Phenomena other_regions This bottle of the 1996

This bottle of the 1996 is simply moving in its beauty

offering bitter cherry

though still quite subtle

As is typically the case there is more volume and midpalate concentration to the focused medium-bodied flavors that are shaped by somewhat finer tannins on the lacy and impressively refined finale

Maybe a bit too pungent on the nose

Sesti, Brunello Montalcino Riserva Phenomena other_regions This bottle of the 1996Medium red. Cherry, plum, mocha and tobacco on the nose, with hints of leather and earth. Surprising acidity gives shape to the smooth, slightly low toned flavors of cherry, plum, mocha and flowers. Comes across as a bit youthfully disjointed today, with a faint green edge to the acidity. Has the energy of the vintage but needs time to harmonize. Very long on the aftertaste. Stephen Tanzer