A virile, imposing wine, the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva offers up sweet black cherries, spices, cloves, melted road tar, menthol and dried flowers, all in the rich, textured style of the year. The 2007 possesses gorgeous freshness and impeccable overall balance from start to finish. It can be enjoyed today or cellared for at least a handful of years. A textured, authoritative finish rounds things out nicely. This is very well done. The 2007 spent 48 months in cask, all of which it handled with grace. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2022. Importer: Frederick Wildman and Sons Ltd, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700

Packed with cherry, plum, raspberry and sweet spice flavors, this red is generous in an open, accessible style. The tannins are there, yet refined and well-integrated. Fine length. Best from 2015 through 2028. 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add