Extremely evolved and precocious is the 1995 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli. A dark ruby/plum color is followed by a sweet, complex, jammy nose of spice box, vanilla, cedar, and intensely ripe strawberry and black cherry fruit. As it hits the palate, it reveals superb richness, an easy-going, open-knit texture, reasonable levels of acidity, soft tannin, and a nicely-layered finish. I would consume it over the next decade. One of my favorite Tuscan estates, Altesino's wines are consistently among the finest of the region. Importer: A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Rich and concentrated, displaying aromas and flavors of plum, black cherry, wild herbs and eucalyptus. This has fine grip, density and length, with a solid spine of tannins.—Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Drink now through 2035. 5,000 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add