The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino presents a pretty aromatic profile with elements of bright fruit that are well balanced against mature tones of cured meat and saddle leather. The wine sports a dark, compelling color and just enough juicy pulp and fleshiness to carry it forward five years or more. That’s not to say that it excels in terms of mouthfeel: Like many wines from the vintage, this Brunello shows a shorter palate than you would normally expect from this King of Tuscan wines. Drink: 2016-2021. Importers: Marc De Grazia Imports, www.marcdegrazia.com

The balsamic, cherry, tobacco and briar flavors are appealing in this lean, sinewy red. Stays angular on the finish, with moderate length. 1,010 cases made, 880 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add