Six from Tuscany

2008 Biondi Santi Rosso di Montalcino:
Bright ruby. Cherries, licorice, somewhat scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft fruit, more structure, long. Decant it before serving. 89+

2006 Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva:
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Hung meat, blueberries and licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nice fruit and body, good length. 87

2007 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino:
Ruby. Cherries, vanilla and licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very open at the moment, a bit sweet on the fruit, good length. 88

2007 OT di Olivieri Toscani:
Ruby. Spicy, dark berries and sweet fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft and different palate, rounded, good length. 88

2008 Antinori Tignanello:
Ruby. Vanilla and blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, a bit all over the place, oaky, good length. 89

2007 Antinori Solaia:
About three weeks back I had the 08 that I found a bit heavy on the alcohol. The 07 is far more nuanced. Ruby. Rich nose but layered, spices, cassis, scented and a touch of licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spicy and some vanilla, long. Decant it if you open it now. 92