Masses of crushed violet and lavender tones give way to pine shavings and cherry sauce as the 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Del Lago opens in the glass. This is a more lifted and graceful interpretation of Vigna Del Lago, featuring round textures and fresh wild berry fruits elevated by a core of tantalizing acidity. A cascade of inner florals lingers as the 2021 tapers off with edgy tannins, yet the palate remains refreshed. ~ (94) Eric Guido, Vinous 11-1-2025

The Val di Suga 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Lago offers added depth and texture thanks to fruit sourced from a warmer, lower-elevation site at 280 meters above sea level. The fruit profile leans toward the purple and blue spectrum, delivering a touch more heft and a velvety yet firm mouthfeel, with a tannic line at the back and a flash of hard minerality that keeps everything in check. Drawn from a 4.7-hectare vineyard with limestone clay soils, the wine is aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak casks followed by six months in cement and an additional year in bottle, a regimen that supports both structure and freshness. ~ (95) Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 1-29-2026

Fruit and balsamic notes highlight this supple red. Black cherry, blackberry, mineral, tomato leaf, juniper and eucalyptus flavors ride the vibrant acidity, while dense, chalky tannins provide support. Shows fine harmony and length but needs a few years to integrate. Best from 2028 through 2047. 1,100 cases made, 250 cases imported. ~ (95) Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator 3-16-2026