With only 2,000 bottles produced, it might prove difficult to get your hands on Le Gode's 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. This is a powerful Brunello that shows deep inner strength and muscle. The wine also shows lots of dark ripe fruit that is sticky and jammy in places. Blackberry confit and blueberry marmalade give the wine a sweet and succulent side. Smoke, tar and barbecue spice appear lavishly on the finish. The wine comes close to tasting too ripe (for my palate), and I'm not sure how this will play out during its future evolution. For that reason, I am suggesting a conservative drinking window.

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva emerges from the glass with generous dark cherries, plums, spices, licorice and tobacco. The wine shows plenty of depth and richness through to the finish. The firm tannins provide support for the fruit and also start to soften with a little air, suggesting the Riserva will start drinking well within a few years. The Riserva was aged for three years in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Importer: Artisan Wine, Norwalk, CT; tel. (203) 866-4552

The ripe berry, prune and coffee character of this full, balanced wine takes you there very quickly. Delivers silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish. A delicious Riserva Brunello. Why wait? Drink now.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add

Soft and layered, with lovely berry, cherry and mineral character. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Racy and clean. Drink now through 2015. 335 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add