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93
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
From a revered appellation in southern Tuscany, where sangiovese grosso (a.k.a brunello) casts big, masculine, leathery reds. Supple and elegant, with accents of fresh dill, spice and herbs (from primary aging in small new French oak, then finishing in large, old casks). Full bodied, dense and fine, from a great vintage. Best now to 2013. www.lesommelier.com
- Price:
- $78.65
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Sangiovese
- Vintage:
- 2001
- Region:
- Brunello Di Montalcino
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