Brunello di Montalcino 2007

Complex aromas of figs, dates, sour cherry, spices and dried petals. Fluid palate, refined tannins, excellent balance and firm finish. Drinking now.

Light, leafy fruit aromas on top with sweeter ripe fruit below. Warm flavours of sweet ’n’ sour sauce, savoury tobacco leaf and black cherry. Drinking well now.

Smoky graphite nose with underlying cassis. A punchy wine with tantalising fruit, tangy acidity and a long, grippy finish.

<p>Very fruity and vibrant Sangiovese nose. Big, dense tannins with fresh acidity and a long, grapey, tannic finish. Lovely succulent fruit flavours.</p>

<p>Rose petals, baking spices, dried red fruit and a savoury, bitter, meaty nose with salty-mineral underlay. Rich, supple, dense palate, with a nice Sangiovese grip on the finish.</p>

<p>Shows some maturity. The nose is perfumed, earthy and floral. A harmonious and round palate of spicy and savoury fruit. Classy.</p>

Toasty oak nose, with a touch of minerals and undergrowth. Flavours of spicy, ripe fruit follow through with a complex, lush and long richness. Showing some signs of maturity, but still quite youthful.

Very expressive Sangiovese nose, with black cherry and plum and a long, minerally follow through. Dry, grippy palate with wild berries, and balanced oak.

Ripe, red fruit aromas with hints of celery and dried leaves. Sweet, fleshy palate with good underlying grip and a firm finish.

<p>Youthful and firm nose of rounded cherries. Layers of ripe, concentrated fruit with a herbal finish and supple tannins. A wonderful wine.</p>

<p>Warm, bramble fruit, liquorice, undergrowth and leather aromas. An old-fashioned style with astringent tannins, flavours of savoury tobacco and a sweet cherry finish.</p>

Aromas of berry fruit and eucalyptus. Big, intense palate with massive fruit concentration, lots of new oak tannin and a long, grapey finish. A wonderful wine.

Perfumed nose with cherry, chocolate, vanilla and some oak. Chewy texture packed with layers of flavour with a dry, firm finish. A sturdy yet elegant wine.

Vegetal, brambly fruit on top with savoury, cherry and dried fruit character below. Firm tannins that provide a sturdy structure without masking the fruit flavours. Full of character, but needs time and will reward.

Aromas of leather, bacon, smoke, sweet ’n’ sour sauce, chocolate and almonds. Pure and focused palate with dense fruit and tough tannins. Lovely length.

Floral, sweet ’n’ sour, smoky, raw oak nose with a hint of wild berries. Lovely fruit definition on the palate, chewy tannins and full of energy.

Spiced, leathery nose with hints of Mediterranean herbs. Subtle pot pourri flavours with rich tannins and a sweet, raisiny finish.

An earthy, vegetal nose with a hint of plum. Firm tannins and a classic mellow style with careful or little use of French oak. Finishes on sweet, juicy fruit and vanilla.

Pot pourri, sweet red cherries and mellow fruit on the nose. Packed with flavour, heavy alcohol, lean tannins, and a well-knit savoury finish.

Elegant palate of ripe red fruit, baking spices, smokiness and dried cranberries. A rounded palate with firm structure, astringent tannins from modern oak ageing, and a minty finish. Elegant and classy.

Intense, smoky aromas with hints of blackcurrant, thyme, salt and freshly crushed black pepper. A chewy character on the palate with a high level of oak tannins and underlying cherry fruit. Needs time.

Refined nose of blackberry, iris and vegetal fruit. Firm tannins with tangy acidity allowing the fruit on the palate to shine through. A fine wine.

Youthful aromas of garrigue herbs. Firm but harmonious tannins with a ripe, dense palate. A classic example of a very good Brunello with plenty of potential.

Aromas of chocolate-covered raisins, Tahitian vanilla, hints of fig and dried undergrowth. Very rich, full-bodied and tannic palate distinguished by lingering, layered fruit flavours.

Sweet leather and cherry brandy nose with good lift. Refined, lively palate with concentrated ripe plums, fine tannins and a long, grippy finish.

Ripe, youthful nose of sweet vanilla, chocolate and sour berry fruit. The coarse palate has green tannins and high concentration with a juicy finish. Modern style of production, but needs more time.

Big, dense, medicinal herbs and spiced aromas. Rich plum, cinnamon and almond flavours with a tight, tannic and succulent finish. Slight tartness from the acidity, but the fruit overcomes this.

Prunes and figs on the nose. Big tannic palate with sweet, spicy and savoury fruit with lots of depth. Very clean, precise, modern winemaking.

Nuances of black cherry, liquorice and cedary fruit cake. Chunky and leathery palate with firm tannins and high acidity. Class act which needs more time.

Subtle, generous yet subdued nose with elegant complexity of fruit. Tough, tannic palate with good depth of fruit and a long, warm finish.

Good length on the nose, boasting earthy-tar aromas, perfumed and dried fruit. Warm, fleshy and velvety texture on the palate with a soft round finish. Red fruit and vanilla linger at the end.

<p>Cherry jam, cassis, caramel and icing sugar on the nose. Dry, firm tannins, but well balanced with concentrated flavours of sour red fruit. An intense, young palate with an abundance of energy. Needs time.</p>

Sugary fruit nose, with bright red cherry fruit and a touch of aniseed. Fleshy tannins, a big alcoholic kick and a long, concentrated finish.

Good intensity and mix of earthy-ripe fruit with touches of vanilla oak on the nose. Fresh palate with dry tannins and a long, peppery finish.

Attractive, layered nose, with dried petals, sour cherry and a lick of oak. Nice volume on the palate, smoothed-out tannins and good concentration on the finish, with red fruit and a touch of pepper.

Light floral aromas with ripe black cherries and sweet raspberries on the palate. Tight, mature tannins, massive intensity and a very long, salty finish.

Sugary, vanilla oak nose with red berry underlay. Lovely, lush and dried red fruit flavours showing complexity and length. An oak-influenced palate with a nervy finish.

Concentrated, rich, spicy cedar and savoury cherry jam aromas. Layered flavours of dried flowers with firm tannins.

Intense Mediterranean herbs and new leather nose. Savoury, full-bodied, extracted palate, with black cherry jam and spices at the finish.

Delicately refined aromas of dried roses. Sweet and savoury flavours of cherries and candied orange peel. Velvety yet chewy texture with a very soft finish.

<p>Ripe fruit cake, leather and tobacco aromas. A massive palate with rich texture and generous grip. Long, earthy finish with savoury minerals. Needs time.</p>