Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2018

The nose is a jungle adventure, as sanguine notes of meat and leather intertwine with a thicket of wild herbs, brambles and leaves, and a last hint of wild cherry. The palate teleports to the ice cream parlor on Main Street, serving artisanal, hand-churned mint chip, with a Luxardo cherry on top. A rare combination of extravagant and refreshing. [Drink through 2033+.] Score – 95. (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 1, 2023)