Salicutti, Brunello Montalcino Piaggione Riserva Vintage:2013 a lovely array of flowers

a lovely array of flowers

Pacenti's 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is just as gorgeous as it has always been

powerful and very serious finale

orange pith and a hint of praline

Wonderfully pristine and aromatic in the mouth

Salicutti, Brunello Montalcino Piaggione Riserva Vintage:2013 a lovely array of flowersSalicutti's Riserva is a true single vineyard bottling of Piaggione with the initials SV distinguishing it from the regular Brunello. Like the latter, the Riserva is aged for three years in wood but sees an addition year in bottle a total of two. Still very much in its infancy, it takes coaxing to release tobacco, dark brooding berries, black tea and exotic licorice. Tannins are tight yet fine and long, while substantial concentration keeps the