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2004 Tenuta Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese Grosso
Sangiovese Grosso: 750ml
about this wine:
Appellation: DOCG
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese.
Vineyard's age: 11 Years.
Wine-making: Pre-soaking in a cold temperature for three days; pump-overs following the density and the temperature under computer control.
Aging: 3 Years, in France tonneaux for 30% and 70% in large Slavonia barrels.
points awarded:
WE 92 WS 9492 points,
Wine Enthusiast, June 2009
Tenuta Vitanza is a tiny world of its own that revolves within the tiny world of Montalcino. The winery is located at the furthest extreme of the winemaking zone and its owner, Guido Andretta is a wonderfully bi-cultural Italian-American. His wines are always delicious and 2004 is particularly so: It's fresh and plump with enormous depth of fruit, spice and licorice aromas.
94 points,
Wine Spectator, June 2009
This is impressive for the vintage, with loads of crushed berries and spices, as well as hints of leather and flowers. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and a long finish of sweet fruit. Rich and exciting. Better than the 2001. Best after 2010. 8,000 cases made. -JS

