The 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon

This is one of the finest vintages of Cheval des Andes

blackberry pie and prunes with hints of cardamom

cherry and soft earth nuances

and sweet red berry fruit add to the wine's stunning allure

Conti Costanti, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2004 The 2008 Rieussec is aIn 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,