Balsamic spice, shaved cedar and hints of flowery undergrowth accent scents of sweet cherry and clove, as the aromatically stunning 2013 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. This is deeply textural—saline and sleek, yet silky throughout. Mineral-laced raspberry tones and cooling acidity maintain an energetic feel. The 2013 is still lightly structured and youthfully intense, yet it’s inviting all the same, leaving the palate perfectly reset for another sip as hints of steeped plum slowly fade. This will go down as one of the great vintages of Le Potazzine`s Brunello di Montalcino. 96 points