Aromas of black cherries and red flowers followed by a touch of baking spices with toasty undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins that last for a long time. Best after 2026. — James Suckling

A mix of mulled cherries, roses and flowery undergrowth lifts up fromthe 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. This is silky-smooth and pliant in feel, with notes of plum and balsamic spices that flesh out across the palate. Its tannins are rounded and sweet, contrasted by residual acids and hints of tart berries that linger. The 2016 Riserva could use a year or two to come fully into focus.   — Eric Guido