The nose is savory and herbaceous, with notes of leather, soil and light woodiness, as well as a hint of cherry tomatoes and their leaves. The sweeter palate features strawberries, cherries and raspberries, plus darker fruit lingering in the background, before a peppery, dark chocolate finish.

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino lifts up with an aromatic bouquet of crushed cherries giving way to a cedar spice box full of dried flowers and cloves. This is fruit-centric, soft textured, a bit one-dimensional, yet energetic and spry. It finishes with hints of licorice and red plum, leaving only a subtle coating of tannin to linger.