Wild flowers, herbs, tobacco and worn-in leather are some of the many aromas and flavors that take shape in Le Macioche’s 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Le Macioche. A fragrant, light to medium-bodied wine, the 2008 is likely to offer its best drinking over the near and medium term. As the fruit begins to fade, the wine’s herbal overtones are likely to become more prominent. Today, the 2008 comes across as distinctly green and herbal. This is a distinctly cool-climate Brunello that emphasizes savory and herbal notes over fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020. Importers: Tradizione Imports, New York, NY; tel. (646) 361-0388; Augustan Wine Imports, Miramar, FL; tel. (954) 251-8387; Vintner Select, Mason, OH; tel. (513) 229-3630