2007 La Serena Brunello Di Montalcino (Imports / Italy)

94pts(JS) Lots of dried fruits here, almost raisins, with hints of flowers. Full body, with chewy and round tannins and juicy fruit. Intense finish. Muscular. Need two or three years for the tannins to soften. Made from biodynamic grapes. James Suckling.com January 25,2012

94+(WA)The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is beautiful. A large-scaled, opulent wine, the 2007 captures the personality of the vintage while retaining fabulous balance and proportion. Layers of dark fruit, mocha, spices and new leather build effortlessly to the huge, palate staining finish. This is a fabulous showing. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.

Andrea Mantengoli is a producer whose star is clearly on the rise. These new releases from Mantengoli are all standouts. Antonio Galloni Robert Parker's Wine Advocate No 200 April, 2012

93+(IWC)Deep, bright red-ruby. Vibrant aromas of dark cherry, dark berries, cocoa powder and leather. Juicy, bright and primary, with serious density and a solid spine of acids and tannins giving thrust to the powerful dark fruit flavors. Finishes with broad, dusty tannins and terrific building length and lift. This really grabs the palate and won't let go. An eminently ageworthy 2007. Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar July 2012