The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is a richer, deeper wine than the straight Brunello. The Montosoli presents a beautiful center of dark fruit, along with suggestions of grilled herbs, high-toned flowers, leather and licorice that add complexity. Despite the wine’s richness, the tannins are still a bit prominent, and need a few more years in bottle to soften. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. A Leonardo Lo Casio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Savory, revealing juniper, tomato leaf, cherry and plum aromas. This is also meaty, with dark fruit flavors backed by a dense, angular structure. Picks up a hint of medicinal herbs on the long finish. Very Montosoli.—Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Best from 2025 through 2042. 800 cases made, 160 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add

0 This gorgeous wine opens with a big, bold aromatic bang, enormous depth, intensity and concentration. This is a massive Brunello on every front including aromatics. The tones of cherry, leather, tobacco, sweet spice and toasted nut are perfectly focused and bright.——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 95