FOSSACOLLE
Brunello di Montalcino 2001

 

Aromas of blackberry, roasted meat and dried flowers. Full-bodied, juicy and chewy with lots going on in the glass. This has excellent structure. Best after 2009. 1,055 cases made. –JS

Score: 91

Release Price: $64

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany

Issue: Apr 30, 2006
2001 Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino
Fossacolle
A Sangiovese Grosso Dry Red Table wine from
Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
 
Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Current (Release) Cost
Wine Advocate # 168
Dec 2006		 Antonio Galloni 90 Drink: 2007 - 2016 $50-$69 (63)
The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino shows the powerful, masculine side of Sangiovese from Montalcino. It opens with a nuanced nose followed by expressive dark cherry, smoke and underbrush flavors on a full-bodied frame, with outstanding length and fine tannins on the fresh finish. It should drink well to at least age 15. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2016.

This young estate made its debut just a few years ago with its 1997 Brunello. Fossacolle makes pretty, contemporary-styled wines from its four hectares of vineyards located in the Tavernelle hamlet towards the southwestern part of the zone.