2007 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino

“The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino saturates the palate with deep layers of fruit. This is a fabulous, highly expressive Brunello with virtually no hard edges and superb overall balance. It is one of the more approachable young wines I have ever tasted from this historic Montalcino estate. I imagine the 2007 will enjoy a broad window of drinkability beginning nearly upon release. (AG)” (04/2012)

“Ripe, showing plum and cherry jam notes, backed by stiff tannins. A little awkward now, this needs time to resolve itself. The finish is sweet, offering sanguine and mineral accents. (BS)” (10/2012)

“Dried cherries and berries on the nose follow through to a full body, with fresh acidity and firm tannins. Clean and juicy finish.” (01/2012)

“Bright medium red. Subdued but sexy aromas of cherry, dried flowers and truffley underbrush. Silky, suave and rich, with lovely red fruit intensity. This youthful midweight is surprisingly approachable now owing to its sweetness and fine grain but has the balance and stuffing to age gracefully. Finishes with suave tannins and noteworthy persistence. (ST)” (07/2012)

“Licorice, ripe fruit, ginger, lemon zest, crushed stone, cassis and wild berry notes are bold, but in the mouth the wine is lean and compact, with a particularly bright and fresh feel in the mouth. There's even a menthol note at the very end.” (05/2012)