AJ | Clear, deep black-red. Warm and almost resinous, but backs off at the last moment and it is really roasted fruits that sing from the glass. This has an almost Merlot-in-Pomerol-like ripeness that I love, though its fruited restraint and aromatic worry lines tell us it is Sangiovese. This wine's sweet, lush ripeness won't be to everyone's taste, but there is a huge amount of pleasure for the taking here, which is a real triumph for this exceptionally difficult vintage. A generous, laid-back and flamboyant 2020 Brunello which will provide ample medium-term drinking pleasure. There's absolutely nothing "difficult" about this amiable and enjoyable wine -- and the terroir genes bring their own complexity, of course. Drink Dates: 2025 - 2033. 92
BB | Garnet to pink. Lively, complex, inviting, small red fruits, tobacco, cedar wood nose. Medium to full body with layered mineral character, firm yet fine tannins, lively acidity and long spicy finish. Great Sangiovese for medium term aging. Drink Dates: 2026 - 2035. 95