Capanna’s 2008 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the most unevolved 2008s I tasted. Still quite primary, the 2008 is all about fruit at this stage. Today, it is the wine’s textural finesse and silkiness that stand out most. Sweet floral notes add an attractive sense of lift on the finish, but it will be another few years - at least - before the 2008 is ready to show all of its cards. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028. Importers: Masciarelli Wine Company, Weymouth, MA; tel. (781) 335-6620; Villa Italia Imports, South San Francisco, CA; tel. (650) 873-6060

Fresh and elegant, exhibiting smoke, cherry, tar and spice flavors. Firm and linear, evoking tar and mineral notes on the long, detailed finish. Best from 2016 through 2029. 2,125 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add