pinino / brunello / 2004
Wine Spectator 2009 - 92 points
Has rose, blackberry and sandalwood aromas. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and ripe fruit. Long finish.
Decanter 2009 - SILVER medal
Decanter August 2009 - 3 Stars / Recommended (pdf)
Classic, austere, but subdued nose. Sweet cherry liqueur fruit and coating tannins with just enough acidity to balance.
Robert Parker - 90 points (pdf)
Pinino's 2004 Brunello di Montalcino offers up dark vherries, flowers, spices and minerals in an intense, full-bodied style. The wine exhibits excellent length and richness on the palate and terrific overall balance.
The Tasting panel March 2009 - 92 points
Pleasant, crisp and racy with lovely plum and red berry fruit; charming.
FALSTAFF 2009 - 89 points
Funkelndes, sattes Rubin. Fein gezeichnete Nase mit ausgeprägt fruchtigen Noten, nach Zwetschken, Kirschen, in Hintergrund etwas Nougat. Zeigt am Gaumen schöne reife Fruchtnoten, öffnet sich geschmeidig, viel samtiges Tannin, war und rund.

