Deeper and more saturated in color. Very warm, sweet aromas of plum and chocolate, along with a light oakiness that does not disturb. Fuller, denser and more solid than the regular Brunello bottling, but also more focused; spicy and quite fresh. Finishes with velvety, polished tannins and very good texture. (Daniel Thomases)

1995 was the first vintage where Angelo Gaja had total control over the viticulture and vinification of these Brunello di Montalcinos. This wine is spectacular, and among the finest I tasted from this vintage. The 1995 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is a beast! A closed, dense, tannic behemoth, it possesses huge body, exceptional concentration and power, and remarkable levels of black cherry liqueur infused with smoke, dried herbs, cedar, and licorice. The opaque garnet color is not indicative of a wine this closed and backward. Give it 5-6 years of cellaring and drink it over the next 25-30 years. This is an exceptionally impressive Brunello from Angelo Gaja. (Robert Parker)