Martoccia 2015 Brunello di Montalcino 750ml

Martoccia's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino brings forth some of the warmer characteristics of the vintage, thanks to its earthy and spicy aromas that lift gently from the bouquet. A second wave of plummy dark fruit and dried cherry is quick to follow. This wine would be a pleasant pairing with venison sausages now, but it's probably better to wait: This edition offers a good balance between fruit and oak, and although the tannins are tight, they should carry the wine forward over the next five years of aging. These are nice, classic results for this vintage of 16,000 bottles.

Score: 93 points -- Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate, 2020