The 2023 Unlitro is fresh, aromatic and vibrant, all of which make it a delight to taste. Crushed flowers, herbs, mint, orange peel, spice and leather are all nicely lifted in this mid-weight red. A whole range of savory and floral... Read More

Inky dark in appearance, the 2020 Solaia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller percentages of Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. This vintage unfolds to exuberant richness and thick layers of blackberry and plum. The tannins are... Read More

A deep, dense red, drenched with blackberry, pomegranate, plum and sweet spice flavors. Iron, tobacco and wild herb elements peek through as this plays out on the finish under a strong grip of tannins. Shows terrific balance and... Read More

The Style: Villa Antinori was first crafted in 1928 by Marchese Niccolò Antinori, Piero Antinori’s father, as the Antinori family’s signature wine; an exceptional wine that can represent the family’s history,... Read More

Iron, mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors frame the cherry and raspberry fruit in this sleek, racy red, which is harmonious and full of energy, with a long aftertaste driven by the firm structure and bracing acidity, as well... Read More

The Argiano 2019 Brunello di Montalcino comes out stronger than the previous 2018 and 2017 vintages, thanks to the precision and focus of its fruit flavors in this balanced vintage. It shows ample depth and volume, with sweet... Read More

The 2021 Grifi is understated and coy, slowly evolving with rose petal, dusty dried strawberry and sweet smoke aromas. This is silken in feel with a peppery tinge and polished red berry fruit notes that swirl beneath an air of... Read More

Baricci's wines are some of the most distinctive and elegant in the appellation. Showing medium-rich concentration, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli delivers granite, slate, black cherry and dark currant in one very... Read More

Exotic fruit and yellow peach aromas, dry, pleasingly mineral and sapid taste

Pair with seafood, risotto and pasta with vegetables, fish soups, fish stews and grilled fish, fresh cheese, white meats, and grilled vegetables.... Read More

The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva makes a bold and more articulate statement (compared to the 2012 Annata wine released at the same time). That extra year of aging has contributed to more powerful aromas of dark fruit, balsam... Read More

he Biondi-Santi 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is initially a reticent wine and one that does not immediately subscribe to the overstated abundance and exuberance of the vintage. Give it time. I wrote this review after several... Read More

70% Vermentino, 10% Malvasia, 10% Trebbiano and 10% Moscato. There are also small percentages of other undocumented native varieties. Organic certified and practicing biodynamic.

It’s a social service farm collective (Società... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon finds in Bolgheri the best conditions to grow thanks to a unique combination of soil and microclimate. The cool winds which come from the sea contribute to a slow and regular maturation of the grapes with the... Read More

This bottle marks the special 50th anniversary of this wine. A little red sticker on the front label commemorates the five decades that have passed since grandfather Primo Pacenti did his first harvest. The medium-weight Canalicchio... Read More

As you drive downhill from the hamlet of Montalcino on its north side, you pass the Canalicchio di Sopra winery, which is located in a shallow, sun-lit basin of vines. This estate is meticulous and studied in its winemaking philosophy,... Read More

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG “Canalicchio di Sopra” is, as per tradition, a 50% blending of the two terroirs on which our vineyards are located, Canalicchio and Montosoli. Our flagship wine, produced since... Read More

Open and fruity, featuring bright cherries, dried rose hips and red spices. Medium-bodied, rounded and smooth, it offers fresh acidity and a juicy flow. The finish is marked by a chalky texture.

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino has an intruiguingly espressive nose of cured olives, white pepper, rhubarb, and raspberry coulis. The tannins are firm and grippy, framing the lively acidity. There is an impressive power to the... Read More

This is one of my all-time favorite Brunellos, and although personal tastes are fluid and may change from time to time, there is something timeless and solid about this wine. It's like a touchstone. The Casanova di Neri 2017... Read More

With a special commemorative label that celebrates its 40th birthday (1978–2018), the Casanova di Neri 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is lush and carefully concentrated to offer intensity and textural richness. The bright fruit... Read More

Showing dried blackberry, balsam herb, vapor rub and a hint of charred chili spice, this wine offers an aromatic profile that is very much in line with a vintage that saw cool spring temperatures and a hot summer. The Casanova... Read More

Intense and deep purple red color. The nose is striking, with hints of dark red fruit, among which raspberries stand out, as well as violet. On the palate, balance reigns supreme. The tannins and acidity are perfectly integrated... Read More

The Casanova di Neri 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova stands apart in the context of this portfolio. I get a distinctly creamy note that cedes to almond paste, sweet cherry and chalky stone. The wine is open-knit and generous... Read More

Tasted from a 65-hectoliter cask, the 2020 Sangiovese is plush and fruity at this stage, although it’s starting to reveal its mineral underpinnings, with dark blackberry notes, graphite, and violets. Medium to full-bodied,... Read More

Tasted from a 65-hectoliter cask, the 2020 Sangiovese is plush and fruity at this stage, although it’s starting to reveal its mineral underpinnings, with dark blackberry notes, graphite, and violets. Medium to full-bodied,... Read More

This wine is only produced in select vintages. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio All'Oro is an exuberant and robustly embellished wine that gives ample airtime to its various constituents. The fruit, the spice,... Read More

#9, Wine Spectators Top 100 Wines 2025

The Mazzei 2022 Siepi marks this wine's 30th anniversary. I have a special connection to this wine, as I was present when some of the final blending options (with fruit from various parcels within the greater Siepi vineyard)... Read More

Brio is made from some of Castello Romitorio's youngest Sangiovese vines. It is a fresh and fruity wine, which perfectly expresses the Tuscan territory. Well-balanced and elegant, it is vibrant with energy and it is persistent... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino is the estate's flagship wine and reflects more than 30 years of working in harmony with nature within the terroir of Montalcino. It is a wine that expresses the... Read More

The 2019 Brunello is a great expression of a balanced vintage. The color is clear and vibrant to the eye. The intense nose plays on floral and herbal hints. In the mouth the tannins are balanced and well integrated, making a pleasant... Read More

98 Points, Kerin O'Keefe

The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a bright red/orange-tinged color and is ripe and sapid on the nose with notes of crushed black raspberries, mocha, sweet herbs, and mossy, floral earth. It's elegant on the palate, with... Read More

100 points, Kerin O'Keefe

The ripe yet fresh aromas are so alluring and compelling, showing plums, cedar, rose petals and hints of leather. Full-bodied yet framed and tensioned with fantastic length and intensity. Polished tannins are powerful but reserved,... Read More

The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Bastignano undoubtedly maintains the stylistic horizon of the area's finest wines. Created in 2006 as the forerunner of a new generation of estate-produced Sangiovese wines, it... Read More

Grape Varieties: The blend is 85% Sangiovese, with an addition of 10% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Franc. The exact composition might vary between the base version and the Riserva, but Sangiovese remains the main base according to DOC... Read More

Tasting Notes: Red raspberry, with touches of white pepper and rosehip
Pairing: Rich, hearty foods like beef, game, and pasta

A rich ruby red with orange reflections. The nose is deep and complex with notes of dark fruit on the first wave, followed by soft spices, toasted almond, tilled earth and grilled herbs. The nose follows through to the palate,... Read More

Immerse yourself in the luxury of Cortonesi Brunello di Montalcino I Poggiarelli 2019, a wine that embodies the tradition and winemaking art of Tuscany. With a score of 95 from Wine Enthusiast, this Brunello is an exclusive choice... Read More

The Duemani 2021 Cabernet Franc CiFRA is an entry-level wine that punches above its weight class (and its price point). This organic and biodynamic wine reveals dark, purplish fruit with a soft texture and velvety quality. It... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Fabrizio Dionisio l Castagno is from Syrah grown in Cortona, Tuscany, the best place for Syrah in Italy. Powerful, yet well balanced, smooth and elegant wine, with a firm structure and complex, deep and fascinating... Read More