Soft oak tones of toast, cinnamon, dark chocolate, espresso, licorice and cassis are seamlessly integrated with harmony and focus. The wine shows velvety softness with smooth tannins, a long finish and a bright point of acidity that keeps the palate refreshed. The style is modern and bold. — (5/1/2013) —92

Bold fruit and oak-driven notes display broad brush strokes of cherry, clove, cinnamon and vanilla bean. Smooth, rich velvety mouthfeel. This is still young, fruity and vinous; let it age 10 years or more. — (5/1/2012) —92

Vigna delle Raunate opens with bold smoke and spice tones upfront that are closely followed by mature fruit and blackberry aromas. Delicate touches of vanilla and black spice create beautiful accents along the way.——M.L.(4/1/2011)—— 92

Mocali boasts a consistent record of top-notch Brunellos year after year. This expression delivers meaty tones of smoked bacon backed by mature cherry and raspberry. The concentration and density is excellent (especially for this weaker vintage) and the firm tannins need two or three more years of cellar aging to soften. ——M.L.(10/1/2010)—— 92

Mocali’s vineyard-designate Brunello offers dense black fruit and enduring aromas of prune, plum, spice and cherry cola. The wine has a natural fatness to it—highlighted by its creamy, bold texture—and ends with a playful touch of smoke and mesquite. Hold through 2012.——M.L.(6/1/2009)—— 92