Carpineto Brunello di Montalcino 2003

My interest in Italian reds continue. This wine made from Sangiovese showed aromas of cherries, raspberries, licorice, oak, some earth and leaf. On the palate fruit was quite extracted, tannins keen and some nice minerals underneath. Structurally it was sound, although at times it did become broad, but mostly focused. Quite a serious red, a bit backward and could do with further cellaring. A touch pricey.
50+4+13+17+8 = 92/100