Tuscany
Fornacina 2020 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Blood orange and currant lead the documented profile, followed by tar, leather, toasted and spicy hints. The wine is made entirely from Sangiovese, harvested from September into October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel with long maceration and traditional pumpovers. After malolactic conversion, the wine spends at least two years in large Slavonian oak.
Col d’Orcia 2004 Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 750 mL
Red cherry, plum and cranberry form the documented fruit profile, joined by violet, clove and fennel. Tobacco, cedar, licorice and dried herbs add mature savoury detail; a saline edge is also recorded. The palate is described as silky and polished, leading to a long, refined finish marked by spice, menthol and porcini. Four years of oak ageing is also recorded.
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona 2007 Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Ripe cherry, strawberry and plum lead the documented fruit profile, with violet, orange rind and spice adding lift. Earth, mineral, tar, leather and cedar bring savoury depth. The palate is fresh and framed by firm tannins, while the finish carries strong length. The result is a structured, mature Brunello whose fruit remains clear against its earthy and mineral detail.
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Limited Edition Sponsorship Label Giro d’Italia 2010 750 mL
Wild berries, cassis and white cherry lead the fruit profile, accompanied by spice and smoke. The nose is vertical and intense, while the palate is toned down in dimension. Sangiovese provides the varietal basis and Tuscany the regional context. Berry fruit, spice and smoke remain the focus, with an intense aromatic profile followed by a smaller-scaled palate.
Biondi-Santi 2004 Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Deep garnet colour opens to cherries, raspberries, licorice, forest floor and leather. The documented palate remains youthful and intense, yet balanced, with refined tannins and lively acidity. A second exact record adds stone fruit and blackberry, describing a fresh, layered and elegant profile with ripe tannins and a very long finish. This is a mature Brunello that still shows notable freshness and definition.
Luce della Vite 2019 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Black cherry and blueberry lead a polished, aromatic profile, lifted by violet and lavender. With air, dried rose, anise and a subtle balsamic note add depth, while toasted nut and restrained oak spice frame the fruit. The palate is concentrated yet poised, with lively acidity and firm, refined tannins. A savoury mineral edge carries through a long finish marked by dark fruit, herbs and gentle warmth.
Isole e Olena Cepparello 1996 Toscana IGT 750 mL
Light to medium ruby with mature bricking, this shows cherry, spice and underbrush alongside subtle leather. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with tart red fruit, clear acidity and tannins that have largely settled into the wine. Earth, dried herbs and a faint tobacco note add complexity without obscuring the fruit. Concentrated yet graceful, it finishes with persistent cherry, savoury spice and a composed mature freshness.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2009 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Ripe red fruit leads a mature, savoury profile, with earth, cedar and polished oak adding depth. Dried herbs, warm spice and a quiet mineral note emerge with air. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, its fruit meeting firm but fine tannins and steady acidity. Vanilla recedes into the background as the wine opens, allowing cherry, woodland detail and a lightly bitter note to shape the long, composed finish.
Fuligni 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 750 mL
Light garnet in the glass, opening with rose petals, bright red cherry and wild strawberry. Cedar and gentle yellow spice add savoury depth, while a subtle peach note brings lift. The palate is poised and finely structured, with fresh acidity shaping the fruit and polished tannins providing quiet grip. Floral detail returns on a long, measured finish, joined by red berries, spice and a restrained earthy note.
Brancaia Il Blu 2020 Toscana IGT 1.5 L
Currant, violet and cocoa shape an expressive, polished nose. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with wild berries bringing freshness through the centre. Firm tannins are creamy rather than coarse, giving the wine structure while preserving a smooth, composed texture. Subtle oak and dark chocolate tones sit behind the fruit, and the finish is rich and persistent, carrying sweet currant and savoury depth in measured balance.
Nardi Vigneto Manachiara 2016 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Ripe blackberry and cassis open with dark chocolate, toasted oak and a clear mineral line. The palate is robust and concentrated, but precise acidity and velvety tannins keep the structure controlled. Spice and savoury detail build with air, giving the single-vineyard fruit both depth and definition. Full-bodied and persistent, it closes with polished power, mineral tension and a long, balanced finish.
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina 2019 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Bright and composed, opening with cedar, rose hip and dried blood orange over restrained dark fruit. The palate has a juicy core and a distinctly savoury, saline line, with polished structure and no excess weight. Subtle earth and spice add depth as it opens, leading to a compact, powerful finish. A refined Brunello that balances concentration with freshness and detail.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2016 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
Generous and intense, showing crunchy red fruit, liquorice and fresh pepper leaf, with a darker, slightly savoury edge underneath. The palate is broad and juicy, balancing ripe fruit with firm structure and a sense of lift. Tannins are present but well integrated, and the wine builds steadily rather than feeling heavy. The finish is persistent, carrying spice, dried herbs and red fruit long after each sip.
Capezzana 2010 Villa di Trefiano Carmignano Riserva 750 mL
Ripe red fruit leads with violet, cherry and a measured cocoa-spice note. The palate is balanced and structured, with enough softness to keep the wine composed rather than severe. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon give it both Tuscan lift and a darker, firmer centre. The finish is harmonious and persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and cocoa with steady, well-integrated depth.
Manuel Pulcini 2018 Marròca Toscana Bianco IGT 750 mL
Wild lemon and grapefruit pith open with hay, pine nut and a lifted thread of wild herbs. The palate is vivid and finely gripped, carrying bright acidity through a light, energetic frame. Trebbiano, Malvasia and Vermentino contribute layered citrus, savoury depth and aromatic detail without losing precision. A mineral, lightly salted finish gathers the wine's herbal and citrus notes into a balanced, characterful close.
Podere Poggio Scalette 2014 Capogatto Tuscan Red Blend 750 mL
Black cherry and cassis lead, joined by blueberry, mint and a restrained touch of violet. Rich and full-bodied, the palate brings concentrated dark fruit into balance with vibrant acidity and smooth, velvety tannins. Cedar, leather and earthy spice build through the middle. The finish is long and polished, retaining freshness beneath the wine’s generous texture.
Castellare di Castellina 2019 I Sodi di San Niccolò Toscana Rosso 750 mL
Ripe cherry, dark berries and currants open with violet, vanilla, leather and cedar. The palate is full and richly textured, its concentrated fruit held by firm, fine-grained tannins and precise balance. Earthy and savoury detail develops beneath the fruit while the structure remains supple. The finish is long and composed, returning to dark berries, aromatic herbs, spice and polished tannin.
Castiglion del Bosco 2011 Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1.5 L
Red cherry opens with sweet spice, leather, cola and balsamic herbs. The palate is generous and full, its ripe fruit framed by well-present tannins and a firm mineral structure. Savoury complexity builds through the middle while steady acidity keeps the wine composed. The finish is long and characterful, returning to cherry, spice, tobacco and stony detail.
Conti Costanti 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 750 mL
Wild red berries lead with chestnut, sweet earth, anise and a touch of orange. The palate is sculpted and stately, combining firm structure with vivid acidity and a gracious, controlled flow. Savoury and earthy details bring depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and resonant, returning to red berries, spice and a refined mineral tension.
San Giusto a Rentennano 2018 Percarlo Toscana Sangiovese 750 mL
Silky and gracious, with dark cherry and plum framed by lifted floral notes and fine spice. The palate is ample and creamy without losing precision, its ripe fruit carried by fresh acidity and polished tannins. Savoury earth and a subtle mineral note add depth through the middle. The finish is long and refined, returning to red fruit, florals and measured spice with composed persistence.