The 2010 Montecucco Sangiovese bursts from the glass with plums, blueberries, cloves, spices and mint. Juicy, expressive and vibrant, the 2010 captures the personality of the vintage in spades. The 2010 includes some Merlot and Syrah, which naturally detract from its varietal character but add body. This opulent, full-bodied wine will drink well right out of the gate. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini suffered the same fate as many of his colleagues in 2008, which is to say, significant crop loss due to hail in both April and August. Still, this is a solid set of new releases. Bianchini has decided to wait one more year before releasing his flagship Brunello Riserva Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d’Oro. Importer: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530 4021

The 2009 Montecucco Sangiovese is an attractive, juicy wine best suited for drinking over the next few years. Dark cherries, raspberries, flowers, spices and licorice add complexity on the vinous finish. The addition of 10% Merlot and 5% Syrah gives the 2009 an extra bit of plumpness. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. Paolo Bianchini’s 2007 Brunelli are quite a bit better than the 2006s. One of the recent evolutions at Ciacci has been Bianchini’s desire to make an entry-level Brunello that is more affordable than his wines have been in the past, hence a greater separation in terms of quality and price between the straight Brunello and the Pianrosso. The Brunelli undergo alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel, and are aged in cask. Importer: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530 4021

The 2008 Montecucco Sangiovese is 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 5% Syrah. The wine reveals considerable roundness and depth in its dark red and black fruit. This is an impressive, beautifully balanced 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2016. Importer: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021

The 2007 Montecucco Sangiovese is classy, elegant and refined, as just about every wine is that emerges from these immaculate cellars in Castelnuovo dell’Abate. This soft, forward and beautifully articulated Sangiovese is best enjoyed while the fruit remains fresh. Crushed flowers, berries and sweet baking spices leave a lasting impression on the finish. This shows even better if opened a few hours in advance. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. Importer: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021

The 2007 Montecucco Sangiovese is classy, elegant and refined, as just about every wine is that emerges from these immaculate cellars in Castelnuovo dell’Abate. This soft, forward and beautifully articulated Sangiovese is best enjoyed while the fruit remains fresh. Crushed flowers, berries and sweet baking spices leave a lasting impression on the finish. This shows even better if opened a few hours in advance. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. Importer: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021