Antinori - Brunello Pian delle Vigne 2019

JAMES SUCKLING: "Sweet black cherries with some blackberries, as well as cherry blossom in both the nose and palate. Medium to full body with firm tannins and a chewy finish, but it will soften and come together nicely with bottle age. Try after 2025."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubinrot, leuchtend. In der Nase feine Anklänge von Minze, reifen Kirschen und Preiselbeeren, im Nachhall feine balsamische Töne. Am Gaumen mit toller Saftigkeit, klarer Frucht und gut integriertem Säurespiel, öffnet sich warmherzig und stoffig, feiner, salziger Nachhall."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "An indulgent nose smells like warm baked goods, with vanilla, clove, cardamom, cookie crust and dried cherries. The palate is more like a cardamom bun studded with more dried, dense and sweet berries and washed down with an espresso."

JEB DUNNUCK: "A rich ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is ripe and floral with aromas of sweet cherries, mocha, candied flowers, and mossy earth. Medium to full-bodied, it brings snappy fresh acidity along with ripe tannins, a clean finish, and a touch of smoky incense on the back palate. Its grip hangs on a bit, but it’s relatively approachable and will do well over the coming 10-12 years."

WINE SPECTATOR: " Iron and sanguine aromas and flavors define this muscular red, while plum cherry, menthol and tar notes join in on the chewy and expansive finish. Balanced on the side of the tannins for now, with fine length. Best from 2027 through 2042. 15,830 cases made, 2,500 cases imported."

DECANTER: "Produced since 1995, when Antinori purchased this sprawling property in Montalcino’s southwest, Pian delle Vigne expresses the balmy, Mediterranean side of Montalcino. Ebullient in its aromas of cinnamon, mint and pepper, the 2019 offers instant appeal. The palate is soft and supple in raspberry fruit with plush velvety tannins to match. These sneak up but are ultimately kept in check. Citrussy acidity buoys, and a finale of peppermint and nutmeg enchants. While I don’t see this making old bones, it will provide plenty of pleasure over the next eight to 10 years."