Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino other_regions_italy There are usually four vintages

There are usually four vintages a decade of La Rioja Altas Gran Reserva 904

it was not enough

Discreet but perceptible wood sets off pretty and nicely layered aromas of red currant

hints of candle wax emerging with time

Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino other_regions_italy There are usually four vintagesIn addition to being a highly regarded vintage with perfectly balanced weather conditions, 2004 is a significant for Andrea and Angela as their son Giovanni was born. Like the 2006, it was aged in a combination of medium size French oak barrels and Slavonian oak casks. Compared to other examples I have enjoyed, this bottle was slightly stripped of fruit. Nevertheless, the finesse of structure showed through along with hints of wild violets, cinnamon,