2004-2006 Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino Vertical

“Beautiful aromas of plum, blackberry and chocolate, with hints of spices. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Long, rich and refined. Classy. (JS)” (04/2009)

“Made according to organic and biodynamic principles, Corte Pavone offers thick and black concentration in a modern twist on Sangiovese Grosso. It has blockbuster appeal and aromas of black cherry, mesquite smoke and Indian spice. It's chewy and succulent and delivers a long, satisfying finish.” (06/2009)

“The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is a fresh, vibrant offering bursting with dark cherries, violets, underbrush, minerals and sweet toasted oak on a medium-bodied frame. The wine reveals terrific balance in an energetic, focused style, with firm yet ripe tannins. The finish is long, clean and refreshing. This is a gorgeous effort from Loacker. (AG)” (06/2009)

“Executed in a plush modern style, this opulent Brunello offers tones of black chocolate, espresso, toast, cherry and leather. The wine's appearance is dense and dark and there's power and determination on the close. It's also slightly sweet and very succulent with enduring flavors of plump cherry. Drink after 2015. *Editors' Choice*” (08/2010)

“Offers blackberry and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with firm, chewy tannins and a focused, polished finish of ripe, fresh fruit. Tight right now. Needs bottle age to open. Best after 2011.” (06/2010)

“The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers up black cherries, mocha, plums, rosemary, violets, spices and earthiness in a rich, full-bodied style. The wine possesses surprising depth and body, all of which carries through to the powerful, intense finish. This is one of the more muscular Brunellos readers will come across in 2005. Some rough edges remain but this is nevertheless a strong effort from Loacker. (AG)” (04/2010)

“What a nose. The perfect nose of ripe black cherries, spices, toasted oak and flowers. Full body, with velvety tannins, and a berry, cherry and blue berry undertone. What a finish. This shows such beautiful fruit.” (01/2011)

“Here's an austere and sophisticated wine with dark notes of carob, exotic spice, cardamom pod, mesquite smoke and blackberry. The wine is soft, plush and chewy with firm tannins (that could use more time to soften) and a playful touch of acidity on the close. *Cellar Selection*” (04/2011)

“Sweet cherry, raspberry, tobacco and licorice aromas and flavors mark this opulent, supple-textured Brunello. This is very open and approachable now, yet there are some chewy tannins underneath. A bit pinched on the finish. (BS)” (08/2011)