Mastrojanni Vigna Schiena d’Asino Brunello di Montalcino 2019

Dusted blackberries, sweet spice, cloves, rubbed sage, cedar box and smoke can all be found in the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Schiena d’Asino. Velvety, nearly creamy yet lively, it washes across the palate with a dense wave of mineral-tinged dark red fruits underscored by saline minerals, all held together by a core of brisk acidity. It finishes staining, long and concentrated with edgy tannins that will require patience to resolve fully. This is a glorious rendition of Vigna Schiena d’Asino. Drinking window: 2027-2042. Score – 97. (Eric Guido, vinous.com, Dec. 7, 2023)