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Critics Ratings

'Lovely nose with real complexity. There's real life, lift and a sort of dancing quality in this delicious combination of super-ripe vintage and the more restrained style of a high altitude estate. A dry finish at the moment.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 18.5/20 (Oct 2007)

'Costanti's 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva presents a very elegant style that reconciles modern and traditional styles with unusual grace and beauty. A translucent red, it reveals terrific detail and purity in its tobacco, ripe red cherries, tar, smoke and spices. This medium-bodied Brunello will benefit from another two years or so of bottle age and should drink well for another decade. It is a terrific effort. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.' - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 95/100 (Oct 2007)

'Shows bright, almost floral aromas, with plum and cherry undertones. Full-bodied, with a solid core of ripe fruit, silky tannins and a long, bright aftertaste of citrus and berry. Tight and structured. Still needs time. Best after 2010.' - Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Apr 2007)