cherry and soft earth nuances

floral hints that combine with moderate wood influence

The 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon

The 2004 Barbaresco Rabajà is a total head-turner

Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2004 cherry and soft earth nuancesIn addition to being a highly regarded vintage with perfectly balanced weather conditions, 2004 is a significant for Andrea and Angela as their son Giovanni was born. Like the 2006, it was aged in a combination of medium size French oak barrels and Slavonian oak casks. Compared to other examples I have enjoyed, this bottle was slightly stripped of fruit. Nevertheless, the finesse of structure showed through along with hints of wild violets, cinnamon,