2017 Brunello di Montalcino Paesaggio Inatteso Camigliano

This linear, almost racy red is bisected by a beam of cherry, strawberry and currant, with iron, earth and eucalyptus playing supporting roles. Firms up as it builds to the long, expansive finish, yet its lasting impression is ripe fruit. Complex and intense. Best from 2025 through 2043.

From a project in marked organic conduction, a Brunello of great thrust to the nose, which tastes of dogwood, with touches of peony and officinal, laurel, with hints of blood orange peel. The mouthfeel is dense, with brackish tannins and enhanced, nearby the end of the sip, by hints of undergrowth.

Giving beauty in the mixed floral and fruit scents reminiscent of lavender, rose petals, violets and ripe strawberries. Full bodied, precise tannins, extremely velvety in the tasting and a warm, enveloping finale whose character and personality will be enjoyed by everybody. Better from 2022.

Giving beauty in the mixed floral and fruit scents reminiscent of lavender, rose petals, violets and ripe strawberries. Full bodied, precise tannins, extremely velvety in the tasting and a warm, enveloping finale whose character and personality will be enjoyed by everybody. Better from 2022.

Wild strawberries, peppery herbs, crushed stone and hints of animal musk define the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Paesaggio Inatteso. It’s silky-smooth with a pleasant inner sweetness, as waves of ripe, mineral-tinged berries cascade across the palate. Rosy inner florals, hints of leather and savory spices linger long over a subtle coating of fine tannins. This shows admirable balance and upfront appeal, making the Paesaggio Inatteso an excellent choice for short-term cellaring.

A big, rich red with plum and cherry character. Very full and layered. Juicy, too. Soft tannins. Not the most refined Brunello, but for those who like rich sangiovese, this is it. Try after 2023.

The Camigliano 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Paesaggio Inatteso shows a more balanced approach to this challenging vintage. I've always liked the concept of this wine, or of the hidden beauty of the Montalcino landscape, as the wine name "unexpected landscapes" suggests. It is well suited to Camigliano, which is quite literally tucked away in its own magical corner of the appellation with wide horizons and sun-drenched hills. This special selection of fruit (in a 3,800-bottle release) shows a ripe side with dark cherry and blackberry, but it ends with velvety, pliant tannins that are good for near and medium-term drinking.