The single-vineyard 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli, from one of the region's top sites, is fresher and more vibrant than the regular bottling, with superior balance and finesse. It shows lovely plumpness, clarity and depth in its black cherries, oak, spices and tobacco. This medium to full-bodied wine should drink beautifully over the next decade or so. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Displays stewed cherry and mahogany. Full-bodied, with jammy fruit character and a medium finish. Thick and powerful. A little ponderous, but impressive. Best after 2010. 1,600 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add

Brownish in color and very ripe on the nose with aromas of sweet oak, vanilla extract, coffee and fruit marmalade, this richly concentrated Brunello resonates with the warmth of the 2003 vintage. It has firm, gritty tannins and would pair well with game meats.——M.L.(5/1/2009)—— 89