The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva displays a dark, brooding color with evolved aromas of dried spice, autumnal underbrush, cassis, figs and candied prune. As the wine evolves in the glass, it imparts increasingly seductive layers of licorice and dried ginger that build in complexity and momentum in quintessential Brunello fashion. There’s a tightness and firmness to the palate that gives the mouthfeel a more youthful sensation compared to the mature aromas present on the bouquet. Drink: 2016-2023. Sesta di Sopra is usually a highlight of my Brunello tasting by a pretty wide margin. Results this year place the wines closer to median scores achieved by neighboring producers, although the special aromatic characteristics that distinguish these wines are still on display. Importer: Premier Wine, www.klwines.com

Mint, sweet cherry, eucalyptus, mushroom, leather and woodsy flavors are buoyed by firm tannins in this complex red. Needs a little time to find balance. Best from 2016 through 2026. 46 cases made, 20 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add