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The only Lisini Brunello that I have had is the 1975 regular and the

1975 riserva. The regular has now seen better days, but it was nice a few years ago. The riserva is still holding well. Beside having a longer life than the regular, it is a much fuller and more complex wine. Lisini was a small house back in the 70s, and I believe it was run by a lady. It was not seen too much in the US back then, likely because of the fairly low production. I am glad to hear, from your notes, it still is being made well. Back in the 70s, some Brunellos were better in the regular than in the riserva grade. Some of the lighter ones did not seem to be up to extra time in cask to age required before release for the riserva.