93 Points Wine Enthusiast
The nose is a basket full of freshly picked dark berries, but with sanguine undertones of iron and mint, like the foreboding forest at the edge of the meadow. The palate begins with bright, red berries joining the fun, before the earthy savoriness is resurrected by chewy, chalky tannins.
 
92 Points Vinous
A brooding mix of crushed red plums, brown spice and stone dust emanated from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. It envelops the palette with a dense wave of ripe textural fruits and exotic spice, giving way to hints of tobacco toward the close. Edgy tannins penetrate deeply, tugging at cheeks, yet with a residual bump of zesty acidity to balance, as hints of dark chocolate and lavender fade.