Antinori (Pian Vigne), Brunello Montalcino other_regions_italy textured and sappy finish that

textured and sappy finish that is impressively concentrated and wonderfully long

layered finish with lingering exotic spice and black berry preserves notes

The 2013 vintage was balanced overall without the sudden heat waves we saw in the summers of 2011 and 2012

Typically graceful and precise L'Evangile with sneaky power

Les Charmois

Antinori (Pian Vigne), Brunello Montalcino other_regions_italy textured and sappy finish thatA lean, savory version, whose cherry, iron, tobacco and underbrush flavors play into the dusty tannins, pushing the fruit to the background. The aromas are the best feature. This doesn't offer the fruit of the best in the vintage, but is solid. Best from 2022 through 2033. 14,300 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. BS