There’s been plenty of chatter over the recent ‘scandal’ in Montalcino, and you’ll find ongoing coverage of saga at VinoWire as well as a tidy write up by Eric Asimov at the Pour.
For a thorough look at today’s Brunello, and possibly a backgrounder to recent concerns, check out this excerpt from an article by David Lynch published in the April 2008 issue of Wine & Spirits. You should also be able to find the issue on newstands.
Update 4/23/08: The New York Times published a comprehensive report on the Montalcino scandal. You can read the informative article here.