This is a blend of Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from Tuscany. Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cherries, dust, black cherries and sandalwood. Medium bodied. Strong acidity. On the palate, tart cherries and some cherries. moderate finish. This wine really needs food. Some simple pasta or pizza would work. Drink over the next few years.
Always a favorite. Ruby/brown in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is very tight and even with a couple hours of air, it remained so. Some forest floor and hint of cherries and spice. Much more open on the palate. Big textural wine. Lots of cherries and black cherries. Some underlying tea. Good acidity. Moderate finish. Stylistically, this is what I think of when I think of Brunello. It might still improve so holding for a couple years is a good idea and drink over the next seven to ten after that. This would work well with pasta such as potato tortelli.
This is drinking well if still not yet at peak. A nice, more modern styled BdM. Purple in color. The nose has black cherries, dust and tea leaves. On the palate, this has light tannins. Black cherry fruit over a forest floor. Good acidity. Depth and tight layers. Nice finish. Give this wine another 4 to six years and it should be closing in on peak. It should be good for ten to fifteen years after that. It will work with a wide variety of foods from pasta to fowl and roasts.
