The flavors of black cherry, blackberry and black currant are pure, with accents of violet, wild herbs and earth. This is smooth, picking up chalky tannins as the flavors build to the lengthy conclusion. Best from 2028...

Black cherry, blackberry and plum flavors abound in this medium-bodied red. Mediterranean scrub and menthol notes add savory depth as this tightens up on the dusty finish. Overall, this is vibrant and exudes finesse but...

Deep ruby-colored with a light purple tinge, the 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Madonna Del Piano takes on another gear with its rich perfume unfolding with lavender, black cherry, cassis, fresh leather...

The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Giovanni Neri showcases a seductive blend of dried cherry, clove, incense, cedar spice box and hints of rosemary in its dramatic bouquet. This possesses a lovely inner sweetness and vividly...

Cherry, strawberry and orange peel flavors are allied to a vibrant structure in this red, with both lively acidity and resonant tannins. Earth, iron and tobacco notes add depth and detail. This is balanced and lingers...

Rich and supple, evoking cherry, blackberry, graphite and tobacco aromas and flavors. The dense, dusty tannins emerge as this builds to the long, lively finish, where a light astringency lingers. A bit rustic. Best from...

The nose places tart cherries above a foundation of damp soil, underbrush, old leather and coffee grinds. On the palate, cherries and raspberries ride a wave of citrus into a mocha finish, while polished but powerful...

The nose presents aromas of bing cherries, strawberries, wild fennel and wild mint above a foundation of damp earth. Raspberries join more cherries and strawberries on a juicy, warm palate, but chalky, chewy tannins...

Ripe and laced with blackberry, black currant and plum flavors. Earth, iron and tobacco elements add detail as this red gets swallowed up by the strong grip of tannins. Offers a lightly astringent finish. Be patient. Best...

A mix of fruity and savory elements, this red is supple and shows fine presence midpalate, evoking cherry, strawberry, tomato leaf and iron flavors. Ends with oak spice and earth accents. Best from 2027 through 2040. - BS

A decadent nose is redolent in macerated berries, vanilla, clove and sweet tobacco. A hint of tartness is coaxed out of the berries on the palate, emphasizing an earthy, flinty, salinity that carries through the finish...

A floral and citrus nose offers rose petals, mandarin blossom, wild cherries and figs. Cherries, figs and orange peel sit on top of dark chocolate and a sprig of wild mint on the palate, rolling with waves of acid. —...

Violets, cake spice, baked plum and camphor aromas come to the forefront on the stunning 2020 Madonna delle Grazie. Boasting a weightless concentration, the savory, structured palate doles out crushed raspberry, ripe...

There’s plenty of red fruit flavors of cherry, strawberry and raspberry, with hints of wood smoke, tobacco and iron. Firmly built, with vibrant acidity and a line of dusty tannins. This is elegant overall and super long...

The 2022 Rosso di Montalcino combines crushed blackberries and cherries with savory herbs, pine shavings and nuances of salt-cured meat. The palate is beautifully refined, with silken textures, savory red fruits and...

Water running over gravel and tart wild cherries, before crushed petals of peonies and violets are scattered on the nose. The palate is cherries, strawberries and raspberries, plus more salt and stony, iron-rich earth for...

New leather, car tire and number 2 pencil mark a savory nose, with violets and crushed rocks. Sweet dark berries and dark chocolate give sweetness to a palate that's still earthy, meaty and savory, with toothsome tannins...

The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is a deep red color and is fresh with ripe aromas of raspberry coulis, crushed flowers, leather, graphite, and hints of mocha. Medium to full-bodied, it has a fleshy texture, with balanced...

The nose is defined by the warm sweetness of mocha, toasted sage, orange peel and sweet, ripe blackberry. On the palate, black cherries accentuate that blackberry note, before a wave of super tart citrus swells alongside...

Earthy aromas of wild berry, new leather, truffle and exotic spice emerge from the glass. The concentrated, vibrant palate delivers dried black cherry, licorice, tobacco and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins...

The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a rich ruby hue yet remains transparent, with savory, layered aromas of red cherry, saddle leather, cedar, damp forest floor, and wild herbs. It is medium to full-bodied, with a ripe...

Cherry candy, raspberry and bergamot balance flint, leather and pepper on the nose. Cherries and berries sweeten the palate before more savory contrast comes from leather, heat and earth. Sturdy tannins and acid punch up...

The nose is defined by the warm sweetness of mocha, toasted sage, orange peel and sweet, ripe blackberry. On the palate, black cherries accentuate that blackberry note, before a wave of super tart citrus swells alongside...

The warm, sweet nose features aromas of milk chocolate, fresh brewed coffee, vanilla bean and Luxardo cherry, while the palate is a cascade of dark, sweet berries, with a spicy, invigorating earthiness that recalls a...

Subtly scented, this has delicate aromas suggesting forest floor, ripe berry, eucalyptus and coffee bean. The full-bodied palate shows dried cherry, prune, licorice and the same coffee bean as the nose. Firm, tightly knit...

This leads off with graphite and oak spice aromas, while flavors of plum, black cherry, eucalyptus and tobacco lurk underneath. Dense, with firm yet polished tannins, this is guided by vibrant acidity and finishes with a...

I have really enjoyed these latest releases from La Fortuna from the past few years. The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 35,000 bottles produced) opens to a dark ruby or garnet appearance and shows impressive aromatic...

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a total pleasure. I was expecting a bruiser but found a beguiling blend of spiced orange and dusty cherries complemented by a cascade of rosy florals. It’s round and plaint, showing its...

A rich, earthy style that offers plum, cherry, iron and cigar box flavors, with plenty of power. Broad in profile, ends with savory elements of forest floor and wild herbs. Best from 2023 through 2040. – BS

Quite pale in color, the 2020 Casa has appealing aromatic notes of strawberry jam, white chocolate, fresh rose petal, and underbrush. Quite enjoyable now, it offers medium concentration, supple tannins, and a sweeping...