`The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino saturates the palate with imposing layers of fruit. Dark red fruit, flowers, licorice and tobacco come to life as this intense Brunello opens up in the glass. The 2007 boasts fabulous richness and a huge, explosive finish. It is one of the most exciting, viscerally thrilling wines of the year, yet maintains plenty of vintage 2007 sexiness and allure. Readers should do whatever they can to taste the 2007. There are two lots of 2007 Brunello. I tasted the Lotto Leccio, which spent 36 months in cask. There is a second lot, Lotto Leccio Uno that spent 48 months in cask, which I did not taste. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032.` 95 Points Antonio Galloni

`The palate is very rich, extends much juice going all over the place – what a Road Runner. It has a violets, floral sign-off. The tannins are great, too, tasty and bright – which is a signature of the vintage. 38 years` ***** John Livingstone-Learmonth