Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Score

94+

"Here is a darkly saturated and rich expression from one of the most memorable vintages of the past 10 years. The Mocali 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a layered and generous expression with dark cherry, blackberry preserves, licorice and pressed blue flowers. The wine completes its malolactic fermentation in oak and ages in botte for a long 48 months. The mouthfeel is soft and rich. Only 3,000 bottles were made."

Score

92

"Pretty aromas of fragrant blue flower, perfumed berry and botanical herb waft out of the glass. Elegantly structured, the medium-bodied, savory palate doles out crushed raspberry, dried cherry, baking spice and star anise accompanied by polished, fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2027. "

Score

93

"Sweet berries and citrus on the nose and palate with cedar, dried flowers and cocoa butter. It’s full and flavorful with lots of pure fruit and citrus and pure-fruit undertones. Very tight now, but will open and blossom with more time in the bottle. Try after 2023."

Score

90

"Opening with a bouquet of bright cherry dusted in sweet spice with hints of sage, cedar and flowery undergrowth, the 2015 Mocali Brunello di Montalcino Riserva holds your attention firm. Its silky textures and ripe red fruits perfectly contrast the zesty acids and minerals found within. Although structured, there’s an upfront appeal and lively energy here that can’t be ignored, as its extended time in wood has only added a more tactile feel to the sun-kissed fruit of the 2015 vintage. Cellar this for two to three years, and then enjoy with abandon."

Score

92

"Mocali’s 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a fruit-forward wine with pronounced cherry, plum and red fruit tones. You might recognize candied raspberry or cough drop flavors as well. The bouquet offers good complexity with shades of spice, cured meat and white pepper that filter in as the wine settles in the glass. There is a distinct touch of sweetness, just a flash, that adds more weight and texture to the palate. The wine shows nicely integrated tannins. Production was capped at 10,000 bottles."

Score

95

"Ripe cherry, plum and violet aromas and flavors highlight this supple, fruity red. Racy and elegant, showing terrific harmony and a long, fruit-, tobacco- and mineral-laced aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2043. 500 cases made, 200 cases imported."

Score

95

"This has a riper-fruit nose with rich plums and hints of chocolate, as well as graphite and cedary nuances. The palate has ample ripe cherries and plums with a fine, lithe tannin shape that delivers plenty of plum and cassis flavor. Drink or hold."

Score

92

"Aromatic and expressive, this boasts cherry, currant, tobacco and spice flavors matched to a round, supple frame. The tannins are well-integrated and supportive, leading to a fresh finish. Best from 2016 through 2032. 400 cases made."

Score

96

"Mocali's beautiful riserva opens with an inky dark appearance, thick concentration and savory aromas of leather and spice that add one more layer of complexity to an already very enticing wine. At the core, it is redolent of dark fruit and cherry, and the mouthfeel is thick and luscious. The richness of the color is beautiful as is the suppleness of the wine's texture. Hold 10 years."

Score

93+

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva flows across the palate with notable finesse. This is a subtle, understated 2006 Riserva that impresses for its silkiness and polish. Deceptively medium in body, the wine has plenty of underlying depth and serious structure. Sweet red cherries, tobacco, dried flowers and sweet herbs are layered into the finish. This is a fabulous showing from Mocali. The 2006 Riserva spent 4 years in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026."

Score

93

"Intense dark garnet, with purple hues. Sultry aromas of mature berry fruits; almost tropical in its appeal. Intense ripe cherry jam flavor complicated by a hint of vanilla and a smoky, brooding quality. Solid acid balance gives this fruit-driven wine a juicy quality. Offers a sense of weight and harmony. Substantial finish features full, gauzy tannins and dark berry nuances"

Score

94

"This Brunello delivers an intense and complex bouquet featuring beautifully integrated aromas of dark fruit, spice, leather and tobacco. Tight tannins promise a long future ahead."

Score

92

"A solid wine with lots of fruit as well as ripe tannins and vanilla. Full body, with a velvety texture and a long intense finish. Lovely depth of fruit too. Better in 2014."

Score

93+

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva flows across the palate with notable finesse. This is a subtle, understated 2006 Riserva that impresses for its silkiness and polish. Deceptively medium in body, the wine has plenty of underlying depth and serious structure. Sweet red cherries, tobacco, dried flowers and sweet herbs are layered into the finish. This is a fabulous showing from Mocali. The 2006 Riserva spent 4 years in cask."

Score

90

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva offers up sweet scents of pipe tobacco, cedar, spices and red cherries in a beautifully layered style. Fine, silky tannins frame a long, refined finish. This is one of the more mid-weight 2004 Riservas, and it should be approachable with a minimum of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022."

Score

90

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva offers up sweet scents of pipe tobacco, cedar, spices and red cherries in a beautifully layered style. Fine, silky tannins frame a long, refined finish. This is one of the more mid-weight 2004 Riservas and it should be approachable with a minimum of cellaring."