The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino bursts from the glass with freshly cut flowers, spices, rose petals and sweet red berries. The 2007 impresses for its poise and fabulous overall harmony, especially in the way expressive aromatics and fruit are woven together. I very much admire the wine’s feminine, gracious personality. This is a terrific showing from Collosorbo. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. (Not yet released) Importers: Frank E. Johnson, New York, NY; tel. (212) 535-2612; A. Bommarito Wines, St. Louis, MO; tel. (313) 961-8996; Adam Richard, Atlanta, GA; tel. (678) 530-9334

This rich red shows plenty of bass notes, in the form of sweet plum and wood smoke, as the wine plays out across the palate. Balanced and juicy, with a moderately firm structure. Fine accents of spice, smoke and tea mark the finish. Best from 2014 through 2028. 3,500 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add