James Suckling reviews Rosso di Montalcino 2015 and Brunello di Montalcino 2012

The 2015 Rosso di Montalcino received 90 points. It was described as dense, chewy and full-bodied, with dark-berry and walnut notes and an extracted style expected to settle with one or two years of bottle age.

Brunello di Montalcino 2012 received 94 points. Its profile combined earthy and smoky aromas with plum, berries, dried fruit and spice. A fresh core of ripe fruit was joined by bark and green-tea notes, leading to a long, persistent finish. It was considered suitable for immediate drinking or further ageing.