Dusty violets, lavender and cloves accentuate dried black cherries as the dramatic 2019 Brunello di Montalcino smolders up from the glass. This is impossible to ignore, bursting with energy as depths of ripe red fruits, chalky minerals and exotic spices saturate all they touch, balanced by textures of pure silk. The 2019 finishes with fantastic length and concentration, leaving a staining of tart blackberry and hints of orange that curl the tongue as crunchy tannins tug at the palate. It's rare to see such a combination of vibrancy and power. Canalicchio di Sopra nailed it in 2019. Wow. Eric Guido, Vinous.

A beautiful nose of rose petal, fresh porcini, earth, truffle. Red cherry, wild strawberry – fresh and dried. Wonderfully assertive on the palate – lean vein of acidity running through. Plenty of substance and layers, with flavours of cherry skin, dried red flowers, leather. Energetic and sinewy feel to the tannin, and a persistent salty finish. Robert Mathias, Bordeaux Index.