Another dry, hot vintage, 1999 was rated five stars by the Brunello di Montalcino consortium. Marone Cinzano notes that his 1999 has always stood out for its immense concentration and tannic charge and has only recently come around. Expressive scents of anise and pressed violets make for an inviting entry. Grippy tannins assert their power on the palate, eventually yielding to a core of dark berries and sous-bois. Dense and full though properly proportioned, this has plenty of appeal now along with the substance and structure for at least another 10 years.

94 points, Michaela Morris, Decanter (February 2019)

Col d'Orcia's flagship Brunello is made in a traditional style in the best sense, offering versatile, clear-fruited Sangiovese with the structure and brightness of fruit to give long drinking windows and good value. A tidy, bright, juicy Brunello with no sense of over-ripeness.

98 points, Monty Waldin, Decanter (October 2020)

Ripe fruit, with dried cherries and flowers. Full and soft, with velvety tannins and a fruity finish. Really delicious now.

92 points, JamesSuckling.com (July 2010)

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with a finely knit bouquet of tobacco, sweet herbs, licorice, leather and red cherries. The wine shows lovely depth, richness and polish in its engaging personality. The warm radiance of the fruit flows through effortlessly to the long, creamy finish. This is a terrific effort from Col d’Orcia.

93 points, Vinous (May 2011)

Here is a particularly impressive wine from one of Montalcino's top estates. The wine opens with ethereal balsam notes of eucalyptus, humus, dried fruit and dried mint. Beyond those elegant tones are sturdier layers of cured meat and savory spice. It shows bold concentration, thick power and firmness on the close, with a drying mineral finish. Let it age five more years.

94 points, Wine Enthusiast (January 2012)