San Felice Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino 2017

The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows volume and girth with dark fruit aromas of black cherry and plum. The warmth of the vintage is reflected in the softness of the fruit and the supple texture delivered to the palate. On a second wave, this Brunello exhibits sweet spice, earth and crushed flowers. Unlike some of its peers that show astringent tannins, this wine is virtually seamless in terms of mouthfeel. It offers a soft approach overall, with medium length and intensity. This 95,000-bottle release shows a rather lean finish.

The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is a vibrant, fruit-filled expression with a burst of ripe cherries, strawberries and plums complemented by sweet spice. In the mouth, it's velvety, with dense waves of ripe red and black fruit berries that give way to balsam herbs and minerals. There doesn't appear to be a hard edge in sight as the 2017 tapers off only lightly structured and long, resonating on hints of licorice and dark inner florals.