2016 Brunello di Montalcino: a golden vintage

Mastrojanni's Rosso reflects their Brunello, in its opulent, ripe fruit, glossy mouthfeel, and pleasing, tonic-like finish. This is a delicious Rosso, with loads of energy: the perfect foil for so many dishes, a wine built for the table.

This is a precise, focussed, impressive Brunello from Mastrojanni. Notes of plum and orange zest on the nose, while the palate is nicely rounded, but with grainy tannins, and a real energy on the finish. Very nicely put together, this.

From a warmer site in front of the winery, the 2016 Loreto balances incredible energy and a plush, opulent mouthfeel, making it a truly beguiling Sangiovese. There's notes of tea and some grapefruit zest alongside the core of cherry fruit. Surprisingly ready to go, but with huge potential.

From a hot site running along a ridge, it's the balance here that's most remarkable. Notes of wild herbs and some blackcurrent dominate, but there's also a fine core of citrus fruit that keeps this lifted, alongside chalky tannins, and real salinity. This will need some time, but will be very very impressive.