Shows sweet blackberry or cherry liqueur aromas, followed by spice, leather and moist pipe tobacco. Coffee or dark espresso, too. Well structured, firm and extracted, with good intensity and staying power. Drink after 2018.——M.L.(5/1/2012)—— 93

This elegant Brunello shows loads of Montalcino typicity thanks to its aromas of cherry, forest floor, moist earth, dried violets and white almond. It delivers a tight, streamlined feel that is driven forward by the wine’s polished tannins and bright acidity. ——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 90

Palazzo ushers forth a dark, brooding Brunello with thick aromas of cured meat, wet earth, plums and prunes. The wine seems to be at its drinking peak right now and would make a perfect companion to roasted meat.——M.L.(11/1/2009)—— 89