Aromas of wild strawberries and dried red flowers, followed by torched rosemary and a hint of walnut. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and balanced acidity. Slightly delicate finish. Drinkable now, but give it another three to five years to soften.

Collina dei Lecci's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino doesn't show that much fruit, focusing instead on evolved aromas of spice, potting soil and dried cherry or prune. The fruit feels tightened and dehydrated by the heat and sunshine of the 2015 summer season. This wine offers a medium finish with some fine texture on the dry tannins, which might work with a simple carbonara or even a veal saltimbocca. I would suggest a near or medium-term drinking window so as not to further jeopardize the intensity of those primary aromas.

The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is a juicy and succulent expression of Sangiovese with a ripe and exuberant set of dark fruit aromas. The bouquet is sultry and generous with blackberry preserves and dried cherry or syrupy crème de cassis. This Brunello offers a soft, fleshy texture that would pair next to grilled or roasted meat dishes. Some 50,000 bottles were made.

Rich, with plum, cherry and tobacco flavors coaxed by bright acidity. The tannins are integrated, and spice and earth notes line the finish. Drink now through 2023. 3,000 cases made, 800 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add

Broad in profile, showing cherry, plum, leather and leafy flavors backed by dense tannins. Best from 2016 through 2023. 3,400 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add