1990 Brunello di Montalcino
Estimated value
Buying options
Tasting notes
The dark, murky garnet-colored 1990 Brunello di Montalcino offers sweet, gamey, earthy fruit in the nose, along with a suggestion of smoked meats, hickory wood, and cedar/tobacco. The wine is ageworthy, but austere, medium to full-bodied, and ferociously tannic. The high tannin level is cause for concern, but if it melts away, this wine may merit an even higher score. Potential purchasers should recognize that it needs at least 3-4 years of cellaring; it should keep for 15+ years. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200
Critic scores
Average Score
Robert Parker
Robert Parker
More reviews and scores
The dark, murky garnet-colored 1990 Brunello di Montalcino offers sweet, gamey, earthy fruit in the nose, along with a suggestion of smoked meats, hickory wood, and cedar/tobacco. The wine is ageworthy, but austere, medium to full-bodied, and ferociously tannic. The high tannin level is cause for concern, but if it melts away, this wine may merit an even higher score. Potential purchasers should recognize that it needs at least 3-4 years of cellaring; it should keep for 15+ years. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200 Wine Advocate.August, 1997