Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2013

Lobenberg: Lobenberg: Wunderbar rotbeerige, volle und süße Düfte in der Nase, üppig, beerig und süß auch am Gaumen, dabei untermalt von Lakritzaromen und feinen Tanninen. 94/100

James Suckling: A wealth of ripe fruit with spice, orange peel and cherry. Full body, fine tannins and a bright and vivid finish. 94/100 (2017)

Robert Parker: The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is absolutely unique in terms of its aromatic display. To me, the nose is particularly beautiful because I have a preference for balsamic notes of cola, mint or medicinal herb (that may not be to everyone's liking). You get those in spades here. These aromas are often more prominent in cooler vintages like 2013 in the Brunello appellation. In this case, they resemble intense eucalyptus. There is subtle fruit at the back, with wild berry and plum. The mouthfeel here is absolutely silky, fresh and streamlined. It is stitched finely together like lace. I am curious to see how a wine like this ages and whether the aromas hold tight or eventually fall flat. I would suggest a slightly shorter drinking window. But for now, this is my kind of Brunello. Bottoms up! 94+/100 (2018)