The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino graces the palate with layers of expressive fruit. This is a surprisingly large-scaled, intense Brunello from Talenti. Sweet red berries, flowers, mint and tobacco flesh out in this pliant, deeply expressive wine. The 2007 turns more layered, floral and finessed on the finish. Talenti gave the 2007 30 months in oak, 60% French oak tonneaux and 40% Slavonian oak casks. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2027. Importer: Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 332-4999

Cola, black licorice, cherry liqueur and rum cake presage loads of ripe fruit and power. Yet it’s lean and compact on the finish, with bright acidity that would pair well with pecorino stagionato or any aged cheese.——M.L.(5/1/2012)—— 90