Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino 2016

97 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Mature and enveloping showing notes of hibiscus, pressed geraniums, cloves, nutmeg and burnt sage. In the background the traces of floral sweetness frame a complex picture of an impressive nature. Medium to full bodied, tannins of a sublime quality and a pure explosion of a variety of characters in the finale. A great Sangiovese from a great vintage in Montalcino. Better from 2021. (Oct 2020)"

95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$75 list] The Mastrojanni 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and velvety in appearance, boasting rich fruit concentration. The bouquet shows dried cherry, blackberry, spice, leather, tar and all the good things you get when Brunello lives a trouble-free childhood in the winery. I recall the 2015 vintage showing enhanced density and richness, and this wine unfolds in a very similar manner. Perhaps the difference between the two vintages is more clearly enunciated in terms of mouthfeel. This 2016 vintage gives the impression of being more linear, tight and structured. Elegant mineral tones define the long and polished finish. Drink: 2023-2040. (Nov 2020)"

95 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "[$75 list] Earthy aromas of underbrush, wild herb and rose mingle with woodland berry and toasted nut on this full-bodied red. Combining finesse, structure and concentration, the smooth palate doles out ripe morello cherry, licorice and bitter almond alongside a backbone of firm but refined tannins. Drink 2024–2036. Alcohol 14.5%. (May 2021)"

95 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2016 Brunello’s aromatics of strawberry candy, fresh cranberry and pomegranate are forward on the palate with savory and bitter herbs. It is structured, with grippy tannins and nervy acidity. Drink 2021-2031. (3/4/21)"

95 points James Suckling: "Lots of savory tones to this with aromas of mushrooms, beetroot and dried leaves. Intensely flavorful with a unique umami quality. Olives and porcini mushrooms. This is full-to medium-bodied with chewy tannins. A little lean at the end now, but the tannins will soften nicely. Racy. Drink after 2024. (10/29/20)"

94 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$75 list] The core of cherry and plum flavors is framed by tar, earth and tobacco in this robust red, whose ripe fruit stands up easily to the foundation of drying, dusty tannins. Fruit, earth and iron accents converge on the finish. Put this away for a few years. Best from 2025 through 2048. (6/30/21)"

94 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright ruby red. Open-hearted and inviting nose, of ripe wild berries, raspberries and pomegranate layered under a discreet hint of mint, reverberating with icing sugar. On the palate clear and with red berry fruit, opens elegantly and flows finesse-rich over the tongue, beautiful length, very coherent. (3/19/21)"