Soft tones of toasted almond, cinnamon, nutmeg and espresso make for a bold and powerful bouquet. There’s ample fruit, presented as dried blackberry and cassis, that gives the wine the heft it needs to support the tight tannic structure and acidity. Sour cherry flavors drive the lively finish. — (5/1/2013) —91

Here’s an oak-driven Brunello that needs time to evolve—give it five years or more. Glimmers of bright fruit emerge despite the presence of toasted almond, cedar wood and vanilla extract. The wine is concentrated with soft tannins and a lovely rich feel in the mouth.——M.L.(5/1/2012)—— 92

4 Bright spice, tobacco and leather make for a warm, brooding personality that characterizes Mocali’s gorgeous Brunello. But the fruit is by no means missing. In fact, loads of cherry and blueberry help to liven the wine’s densely extracted mouthfeel. ——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 93

Mocali’s base Brunello from the four-star 2005 vintage exhibits pretty spice layers of ground clove and black pepper backed by loads of fresh berry fruit. The smooth mouthfeel presents both crisp freshness and polished tannins. ——M.L.(10/1/2010)—— 91

Tightly packed and loaded with bright aromas of dried currants, cherry, cassis, wet earth and blue flower, this Brunello beautifully reflects it Tuscan roots. There’s depth and dimension to the mouthfeel and the wine boats a vibrant personality overall.——M.L.(6/1/2009)—— 92