2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva "Madonna del Piano" | 6l

Dark and radiant, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva seduces with an array of dried black cherries, plums and mint complicated by crushed ashen stones and a dusting of cacao. This marries the power of the site with the energy of the vintage, enveloping the senses in creamy textures and masses of red and black fruits as a stimulating core of acidity and crisp mineral tones add contrast. The 2019 tapers off exceptionally long and potent, flexing its fine tannins as echoes of blackberry and licorice fade. This is a beast in need of taming.

- Eric Guido (02/2025)

Pouring a saturated youthful red hue, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino Madonna Del Piano opens with intense red cherries and medicinal herbs, and it stays pure and precise as it gains clarity with air. The palate is medium to full-bodied and plush, with velvety tannins, salty earth, and a long, sustained finish that fills the mouth while remaining polished and focused. It has a rounder, more generous feel compared to the Montosoli, which leans more mineral and stony, and both are fantastic wines with a real sense of place. I love this, though the Montosoli has a slight edge for me long term. Drink 2027-2054.

- Audrey Frick (02/2026)

Laced with black cherry, blackberry, violet and iron flavors, this red is lush and velvety. There's a strong base of fine-grained tannins and an impressive core of fruit that goes on seemingly for minutes on the finish. An enticing combination of impressive fruit and structure. Best from 2027 through 2045.

- Bruce Sanderson (03/2025)