Bright cherry cola and black currant gives this Brunello a plump and fruity personality that is difficult to find in the wines of 2008. Those fruit notes are raw, bold and are followed by a soft touch of milk chocolate or vanilla. The wine shows a creamy, velvety texture with a point of acidity and alcoholic heat. — (5/1/2013) —90

Black licorice, cola and cherry liqueur open the nose and segue to black currant and creme de cassis aromas, then forest floor, bramble and Spanish cedar. This wine is linear, crisp and tight on the palate, with firm tannins. Give the wine five more years to soften. ——M.L.(5/1/2012)—— 91

Broad spice and almond notes evident on the nose of this hearty Brunello are accented by cherry, bright blueberry and cassis. In the mouth, the wine shows enormous elegance and a silky, streamlined feel.——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 92

Tenute Silvio Nardi’s Brunello delivers a plump, ripe quality that emphasizes the wine’s naturally fruity and succulent personality. Aromas recall mature cherry, leather, pipe tobacco and blackberry. The mouthfeel is rich, polished and there’s a touch of bright acidity on the close. ——M.L.(10/1/2010)—— 92

Tenute Silvio Nardi offers a subdued and elegant interpretation of Brunello with classic aromas of ripe berry, plums, black cherry, spice and lingering minerality. The feel in the mouth is streamlined and tight and this well-focused wine promises to pair with handmade pasta and gnocchi.——M.L.(6/1/2009)—— 91