Winemaker Notes: Complex on the nose, with distinctive nuances of ripe red fruit and spices such as black pepper and licorice. The same ripe red fruits continue on the palate, accompanied by vanilla notes. Very long finish.

Press Reviews

93ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADVOCATE

A certified-organic wine, the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows a graceful and delicate side with wild cherries, blue flowers and warm earthiness. The wine is silky and smooth on the palate, with hints of crushed mineral or limestone. Fresh acidity fuels a long but lightweight finish. This accessible vintage (with 90,000 bottles made) is ready to enjoy in the near or medium term.

92WINE SPECTATOR

Framed by vanilla and toasty oak, the black cherry and plum flavors in this red are focused and backed by lively acidity. A matrix of dense tannins also lurks underneath, leaving a tactile impression on the finish. Best from 2025 through 2040.

91JAMES SUCKLING

A round and juicy red with cherry, walnut and berry aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Fruity and delicious, but not overdone.

90WINE ENTHUSIAST

Underbrush, eucalyptus oil and used leather aromas come to the forefront. The full-bodied, chewy palate is already approachable, offering fleshy black cherry, mature plum and licorice alongside enveloping, fine-grained tannins.