Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli

A dense, tannic red, with plum, cherry, menthol, iron and spice flavors driven by lively acidity. A bit more burly than many 2018s, yet this remains vibrant, superlong and complex. Best from 2025 through 2040. 1,150 cases made, 175 cases imported.

This concentrated red is saturated by black currant, blackberry and blueberry flavors, with notes of iron, tar, tobacco and wild herbs chiming in as it evolves toward the long finish. So fresh and fruity, it's hard to believe this is a 2017 if not for the stiff tannins. Shows superb balance and complexity. Best from 2025 through 2045. 1,415 cases made, 250 cases imported.

Leads off with aromas of shiso leaf, juniper and orange peel, along with cherry and berry flavors. Elegant and lacy, this red is focused, with fine intensity and a long, mineral-tinged finish. -- Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Best from 2028 through 2045. 1,200 cases made.

A very savory version, exuding juniper, rosemary, licorice and black cherry aromas and flavors. Fresh, intense, concentrated and spicy, with a lingering mineral underpinning. Delivers terrific balance and length. -- Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Best from 2027 through 2043. 1,300 cases made, 250 cases imported.

Savory, revealing juniper, tomato leaf, cherry and plum aromas. This is also meaty, with dark fruit flavors backed by a dense, angular structure. Picks up a hint of medicinal herbs on the long finish. Very Montosoli. -- Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Best from 2025 through 2042. 800 cases made, 160 cases imported.

Offers alluring aromas, featuring ripe fruit, truffle, juniper and leafy, vegetal notes. This has some heft to it, evoking gamy and saline elements, a tannic edge and a mineral undercurrent. Fine length. -- Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Drink now through 2038. 1,500 cases made, 400 cases imported.

This red exhibits a maturing bouquet of tobacco, aged beef, mint and juniper. Rich yet evolving, ending with gruff tannins and a powerful finish. -- Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Drink now through 2033. 1,500 cases made, 400 cases imported.

Rich and concentrated, displaying aromas and flavors of plum, black cherry, wild herbs and eucalyptus. This has fine grip, density and length, with a solid spine of tannins. -- Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Drink now through 2035. 5,000 cases made.

A big, chocolate- and plum-flavored red, with dense, grainy tannins. On the palate, this settles down nicely and lingers as the tannins soften and mineral elements emerge. -- Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Drink now through 2032. 1,650 cases made.

Offering an effusive bouquet of truffle, plum and black cherry, this is even fresher than the La Casa '90. This still has time to give, with fine tannins and a long, fruit- and spice-flecked aftertaste. -- Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Drink now through 2035. 1,000 cases made.

Delivers a woodsy, spicy bouquet that yields to fig, caramel and nutty flavors, with a lightly tannic, compact finish. -- Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Drink now.

Brick in color, the debut vintage of Montosoli shows a mature bouquet of tobacco, fig, chocolate and leather. Fully mature and beautifully balanced, with a lightly tangy finish. -- Non-blind Altesino/Caparzo Retrospective (April 2022). Drink now.