Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Ripe Al Convento Riserva Brunello di Montalcino 2015

A firm, silky red with black and red cherries and hints of mint. Undergrowth and wild-strawberry undertones. It’s full-bodied with super fine yet structured tannins that lead the wine down a deep and intense palate. A minerally, almost chalk and oyster-shell undertone to the fruit. Drink in 2023 and onwards. [This will evolve into the early 2040s.] Score – 97. (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 21, 2020)