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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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

Macerated plum, cherry, blackberry, iron and eucalyptus flavors are the hallmarks of this fresh, invigorating red. Shows harmony and a juicy midpalate before the malleable tannins leave their grip on the finish. Spice and...

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...

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...

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...

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. —...

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...

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...

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...

Single vineyard Brunello is almost always excellent, but sometimes it feels so dialed in it's not very exciting. The Marroneto Madonna delle Grazie is not just a more precise, more specific iteration of Alessandro and...

Showing structure and finesse, the Il Marroneto 2020 Brunello is a wonderful expression of the vintage and shows the estate’s hallmark elegance and class. It opens with aromas of violet, ripe forest berry, camphor and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The nose has the invigorating yet slightly wistful feel of dried cherries, black plums, espresso, black licorice, old leather and tobacco. The palate brings the warmer, springier energy of fresh cherries, citrus and...

Underbrush, scorched earth, camphor and pipe tobacco aromas shape the nose. Full-bodied and densely concentrated, the firm, muscular palate features dried cherry, licorice and marinated prune framed in tightly woven...

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...

This is focused, with a vivid structure driving the cherry, leather, spice and earth flavors. Dusty tannins follow up, while this remains fresh on the lingering finish. Best from 2020 through 2033. — B.S.

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gli Angeli is incredibly rich. It opens with a whiff of menthol that lifts notes of plum sauce and dark chocolate. The wine soothes with its velvety weight as tart red berry fruits...