James Suckling 99 Points: Stunning aromas of beautifully ripe sangiovese with cherries, berries, cedar, sandalwood and orange and lemon blossoms. Medium- to full-bodied with a tannin structure that builds on the palate and ends with intensity and clarity. Muscular but agile. Best after 2029, but already a star of the vintage.

Vinous Media 96 Points: The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino boasts wildly expressive aromatics—violets, fresh strawberries, nuances of menthol and pine with wet stone in the background. This is pure, deep and potent with sweet inner lavender tones complementing red and blueberry fruits, and a core of vibrant acidity. A web of fine tannins adds form through the structured but balanced close, leaving a tart blackberry twang and a pleasantly bitter punctuation. The 2021 is expertly balanced and poised for a beautiful evolution over the next decade or more.