Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2012 Underbrush, grilled herb, new leather and spiced plum aromas lead the nose of this chewy Brunello. The palate doles out juicy black cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and pipe tobacco notes, framed by robust, fine-grained tannins. Despite the powerful structure and hefty alcohol, it has elegance.

Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2011 The wine surprised me for its elegance and pretty mineral notes that characterize it. If you are looking to venture off the beaten track far beyond the most recognized Brunello brands, I highly recommend this estate. The wines deliver abundant grace and poise and evolve beautifully in the glass.Clean and steady with a medium garnet color and lean appearance. Focused on aromatic purity with wild cherry, cola, blue flower and moist earth that add a natural and genuine feel. Very subtle tones of tar and ash fill in the rear.

PASTICCIO Indicazione Geografica Tipica TOSCANA 2006 55% Cab Franc, 30% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese Score 93 This has an amazing nose, with sub- tle yet complex aromas and flavors of roasted meat, dark fruit and light toasty oak. Full and supersilky, with an almost creamy texture. The fruit is dense, but all in balance. I can’t wait to see how this evolves. Best after 2012. 555 cases made.

Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2010 Pale ruby with broad orange rim. Savoury, minerally nose that is a little closed on the fruit. Elegant, transparent palate, almost Burgundian in style and with cherry and hints of dried fruit. Muscular tannins that never overwhelm the fruit. Distinct and original. Drink 2018-2030 17.5 Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino, Vigna Fonte Lattaia 2010 Mid ruby with broad orange rim. Complex balsamic nose with a hint of cardamom, but doesn’t look like this comes from oak. Supple and sleek and with polished, firm tannins on the finish. Would love to see this with more age. 14.5% Drink 2018-2036 17+ Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino, Vigna Pian Bossolino 2010 Just mid ruby with bricky rim. Perfumed cherry nose with notes of garden herbs and a hint of cardamom. Lots of ripe fruit on the palate matched by rich, grainy tannins. Not ready by far and something for Barolo lovers. Long and complex finish with lots to chew on. 14.5% Drink 2018-2038 17.5

SOLISTA SYRAH Indicazione Geografica Tipica TOSCANA 2006 Score 92 This has an amazing nose, with subtle yet complex aromas and flavors of roasted meat, dark fruit and light toasty oak. Full and supersilky, with an almost creamy texture. The fruit is dense, but all in bal- ance. I can’t wait to see how this evolves. Best after 2012. 555 cases made.

COLDORO MERLOT Indicazione Geografica Tipica TOSCANA 2005 Score 88 This wine offers an aromatic med- ley of sweet cherry fruit and chalky mineral tones. This Merlot has great texture and a threadwork of blueber- ry fruit, Pez candy and drying, dusty tannins on the finish.

Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino, Vigna Fonte Lattaia 2010 Score 95 Lots of dried bark, mahogany, leather and spice character on the nose and palate here. Full body, soft, silky tannins and a long, powerful, focused finish. Drink or hold.

Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2005 92 Points The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Terralsole reveals a gorgeous, centered core of dark red fruit. This is a relatively understated Brunello with a taut, yet delicate personality and enough vibrancy to develop nicely for a number of years.” Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023.

Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2007 Score 93 Shows balance and integration and a dark, inky appearance. Blackber- ry, plum cake, cinnamon bun, leath- er and tobacco aromas. Chewy, ripe mouthfeel frames plush fruit, while the dusty, structured finish features loads of dried tobacco leaf.

Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2005 Here’s a Brunello that opens with notes of black fruit, forest berry, cherry cola and exotic spice. This is a harmonious and traditional wine that reflects many of the elegant characteristics of the beautiful Tuscan territory that shaped it.

Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2005 Riserva Score 92 This Riserva Brunello delivers savory, brambly characteristics of moist earth and pressed blue flowers backed by forest berry and black cherry flavors. The mouth- feel is compact and clean with crisp acidity on the close.

COLDORO MERLOT Indicazione Geografica Tipica TOSCANA 2006 Score 87 This wine offers an aromatic med- ley of sweet cherry fruit and chalky mineral tones. This Merlot has great texture and a threadwork of blueber- ry fruit, Pez candy and drying, dusty tannins on the finish.

SOLISTA SYRAH Indicazione Geografica Tipica TOSCANA 2005 92 Gismondi Wine Lots of smoky, licorice, meaty, peppery, floral, black cherry, tobacco leaf, savoury, spicy, cooked carrot aromas. Dry, somewhat tannic palate with good acid- ity and concentration if a bit austere right now. Black cherry, spicy, mineral, plum, licorice root, savoury, clove, floral, smoked meat, roasted pepper flavours. Good finesse and elegance for syrah, needs 2-5 years or try with roast lamb. Grown in a chalky soil at low elevation in Montalcino.

Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino 2004 Riserva Score 96 This changes all the time as you taste it, with aromas of dark fruit and porcini mush- room turning to cigar box and dried flow- ers. Full-bodied, with masses of fruit and chewy tannins. Really powerful and long. Best after 2011. 1,450 cases made.

PASTICCIO Indicazione Geografica Tipica TOSCANA 2005 55% Cab Franc, 30% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese Score 87 (Wine Spectator) Perfumed and pretty, with floral and berry aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and chewy texture. Best after 2010. Score 88 (Wine Enthusiast) A distinctive wine with firm, brooding notes of black fruit, kirsch and dried Mediterranean herbs. This is a fine-grained and elegant wine with chiseled graphite nuances and rock-solid tannins. It has great potential. Drink after 2010

Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2005 This Riserva Brunello delivers savory, brambly characteristics of moist earth and pressed blue flowers backed by forest berry and black cherry flavors. The mouthfeel is compact and clean with crisp acidity on the close.