Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante Pian dell'Orino 2020 (750ML)

96 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous: "Exotic and perfumed, the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante tempts the imagination with a zesty blend of crushed wild strawberries, roses and cedary spice elevated by a hint of tangerine. It is silken and refined, with tantalizing acidity and the softest textures imaginable, enveloping the senses with tart wild berry fruits and crisp mineral tones. Structured and long yet not forbidding, it leaves nuances of blackberry and sage with a slight citrus twang. Unbelievably gorgeous." 11/25

95 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Direct and punchy in style, the Pian dell’Orino 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante explodes from the glass with lifted aromatics that feel almost vertical in their intensity. The estate’s non-interventionist approach, edging toward natural winemaking, delivers abundant energy and vitality, with notes of cassis, pressed rose and a touch of menthol and cola defining the wine’s vivid personality. Fruit is sourced from the lower portions of Pian Bassolino and Cancello Rosso, both at roughly 340 meters in elevation, underscoring the wine’s sense of place and vintage-specific expression. Production totals 7,370 bottles plus 297 magnums." 01/26

98 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: "The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante reveals a darker profile, opening to lifted notes of wet stone and a subtle flourish of reduction before revealing layers of black raspberries, violets, pepper spice, and forest earth. The palate is broader shouldered, with dark, earthy richness and a long finish. It's only going to improve with another year, but it won't be released for at least that long, if not longer." 01/25