The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino wraps around the palate with dark red fruit, licorice, anise and sweet herbs. Silky tannins frame the fruit as the wine shows off its breadth and volume. This is a very representative 2007 Brunello with generous fruit and an open, accessible personality. I don’t see the 2007 being a super long-term ager, but I doubt that will be much of an issue considering how delicious the wine is today. (AG)

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is zesty and intense, with a bright bouquet of dried strawberries and minty herbs complicated by exotic spice. It’s energetic with an intense tart red berry and sour citrus core, further elevated by a wave of vibrant acidity. Still gently tannic and with a cheek puckering tension, the 2012 finishes long yet also quite fresh, leaving a tart cherry pit resonance to linger. While from a similarly warm vintage as 2011, yet a bit rainier, the 2012 maintains abundant energy and continues to mature slowly in bottle. (EG)

The growing season was dry until some welcome rainfall in September, delivering a small crop of well balanced wines. The sour-cherry nose is firm but not very expressive, and the palate is concentrated but discreet too, showing both freshness and some opulence. Delicate, tingling acidity gives charm and finesse, with light tannins, and a very long, limpid finish. (SB)