Le Macioche Brunello di Montalcino 2016

WS 95 / VM 94 / WE 94 / Falstaff 93 / Raffaele Vecchione – WinesCritic.com 93 pts

VM: Aromas of violet, underbrush, menthol and dried tobacco leaf shape the nose on this medium-bodied red. Smooth and elegant, the palate features ripe Morello cherry, orange zest and licorice before finishing on a salty note. Taut, polished tannins and fresh acidity keep it balanced. It’s already rather accessible but will also age well for another decade or more. Drink 2023–203

WE: Aromas of violet, underbrush, menthol and dried tobacco leaf shape the nose on this medium-bodied red. Smooth and elegant, the palate features ripe Morello cherry, orange zest and licorice before finishing on a salty note. Taut, polished tannins and fresh acidity keep it balanced. It’s already rather accessible but will also age well for another decade or more. Drink 2023–2031. Kerin O’Keefe

Falstaff: Elegantly shining ruby red. On the nose with medium expression, light barrel savouriness, mint, raspberry, cherry, malt. On the palate tight tannin, shows juicy and clear, hearty, great length with minimal aftertaste.

WC: Explosive on the nose with notes of unripe cherries, wet geraniums, crushed myrtle leaves and lemon flowers. Medium to full bodied, well matured tannins of great quality and a tight, vertical finale. Better from 2022.