Brunello di Montalcino Pian Delle Vigne Antinori 2016 (750ML)

93 points, Eric Guido, Vinous Media: “The 2016 Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino from Antinori is dark and rich, displaying notes of brown spice, mocha and tobacco, before giving way to musky black cherries and sage. Its cooling, creamy textures usher in a dense wave of ripe red and hints of black fruit, with salty minerals and fine-grained tannins providing grip. Licorice and violets resonate, along with inner earth tones throughout the long and structured finish...it is well worth the wait.” 11/20

93 Points, James Suckling, www.jamesuckling.com: "Cherry, plum and cedar aromas follow through to a medium to full body with integrated, polished tannins that are fine and pretty. ...shows interest and focus. Try after 2023." 11/20

95 Points, Luca Gardini, Gardini Notes: From Pian delle Vigne, the Montalcino’s vineyard bought in 1995, another astonishing brick in the Antinori’s production. On the nose, sour cherries, floral and ‘wild’ touches from fresh laurel, with traces of eucalyptus. The mouth is both crispy and taut with salty tannins ending on fruity aftertaste. "