The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a gorgeous bouquet of dark
raspberries, flowers, tobacco and French oak, that melds seamlessly
onto the palate, where this sweet, layered wine reveals its
considerable pedigree. Deceptively medium in body, this expansive,
vibrant wine offers tons of fruit supported by ripe, firm tannins. The
finish is long, sweet and fresh. La Gerla's Brunello will benefit from
a few additional years in bottle, after which it should drink well to
age 20, if not considerably longer. It is a gem. - Rated 93 Wine Advocate
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