Lyn Farmer

2016 was a vintage of elegance in Montalcino, and that quality is richly on display in this beautiful wine from Altesino. Deep ruby with a broadly structured nose featuring cherry, leather, violet, blackberry, black tea, plum and a hint of clove from well-measured use of oak, this is a lovely wine in every way. Already approachable, it will develop even more tertiary qualities like forest floor and mushroom with more time. Top notch Sangiovese with a great future ahead.

Michael Sinowitz

Very enjoyable. Rich dark fruit but not heavy and with a silky texture. The fruit makes this very accessible now though the tannins emerge gradually with air. I continue to enjoy this year for Brunello.

Monique Blanchard

Weary drinking wine. Dark fruits on the nose

K. Syrah

2016: Good but not great Brunello, drinking young and 2-dimensional now. Definitely has the tart cherry and acid going, but could have more body/depth and complexity. Could get more interesting with time but can get better 2916 Brunellos for a bit less. $50