The 2019 Brunello de Montalcino wafts up with a pretty blend of dried strawberries and cedary spice offset by liftin menthol and violet pastille aromas. This is juicy in character with herbal-tinged wild berry fruits and nervous acidity, all spiced up by a zesty touch of tangerine. The 2019 finishes fresh with a vivid red licorice tinge. Orange notes fade amongst subtly grippy tannins.

A broad, ripe style, displaying plum, cherry, fruitcake, leather, earth and oak spice notes, plus a hint of raisin. Nonetheless, this is fresh on the finish, where it firms up and leaves a more linear impression. Best from 2026 through 2038. 3,500 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.