Conte Contini Bonacossi Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano 2000

Conte Contini Bonacossi Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano (Tuscany) 2000: A deep red-purple hue on inspection. On the nose it has an intense layer of crushed summer fruits, with some pleasing smoky-toasty oak. The palate has a slightly fat, well rounded texture and good weight, with plenty of fruit as the nose suggested. Then comes the surprise - a delicious, charred, bitter streak, and wonderful acidity, which provides a muscular structure for the body and fruit. A lovely package. Very good. (4/9/02)