Brunello di Montalcino 2017, Fattoria dei Barbi

Deep, rich, savoury aroma of wild cherries over a complex medley of dried Provencale herbs, peppery spice, frankincense, cocoa and dried fruits (cranberry and black cherry). Succulent and velvet-textured, it is beautifully-balanced with fruit and herby-spicy complexity. This seems to have developed over recent months, and is ready to drink sooner than some reviewers predicted – delicious now and over the next 5-6 years.