The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino is the best in years, fresh in color, intense, spicy, and penetrating in aroma, if a bit herbaceous, forceful and dense, and slightly backward in texture. The tannins are a bit dry on the close, but there is some potential for improvement with time. Poggio Salvi has now added “Villa” to its name, but the drinking public will probably be more interested in the fact that the wines, made under the supervision of Jacopo Biondi Santi, appear to be on the up-swing in terms of quality. Drink: 2006-2016. Importer: Remy Amerique, New York, NY; tel. (212) 424-2202

Focused and polished red with complex aromas of Indian spices, blackberries and cherries. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a tobacco, tar and berry aftertaste. Should be better with age. Best after 2005. 5,625 cases made, 1,700 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add