Pop and pour, this was pretty tight, so the wine was decanted which helped. Still, it probably needs five more years but has a couple of decades of life left. Drank side by side with the regular 1999 version of this wine. Ruby in color with some purple, lighter than the 99. The wine in general, however, is a much bigger wine. The nose is gorgeous with cherries, black cherries, sandalwood and dry Earl Grey tea. On the palate, this is tightly wound, but it already shows great layering and complexity. A wonderful texture; slippery yet bold if that makes sense. Great acidity. Long finish. Perhaps some upside as it develops but with some air, this was gorgeous. It is more modern and forward but still seems true to Brunello in style.
