2004 La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Drinking well at age 17. Pop and pour. Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cherries, slight black cherries, and some wet tea leaves. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, this has a nice texture. Cherries and black cherries over forest floor with some roasted herbs. Good acidity. Long finish. Drink over the next five to seven years. Pretty much at peak. This drinks well on its own but will work better with food. A nice match would be Rosticciana (Tuscan pork ribs with rosemary).