The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino lifts from the glass with a spicy and earthy bouquet, leading off with hints of animal musk, green olive and woodland herbs. Notes of sour cherry, cedar shavings and blood orange open with time in the glass. This is round and soothing on the palate, with juicy acidity and mineral-drenched red berry fruit tones that saturate. A core of vibrant acidity maintains fantastic balance, as adolescent tannins pinch at the cheeks. The 2013 finishes remarkably fresh and spicy, lingering with a sweet, wild berry resonance that calls the taster back to the glass. This is beautiful today and will surely pay dividends in the cellar.

Bright medium red. Spicy, floral perfumes of red cherry, red currant, licorice and minty herbs. At once juicy and lively, but also dense and energetic; bright, harmonious acidity nicely frames the cool flavors of red currant, spicy plum and minty herbs. This refined Brunello boasts outstanding tension, midpalate energy and focus. Finishes with polished tannins and noteworthy floral lift.

Lisini's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino opens to a delightful appearance that sees shades of garnet and dark ruby blend into one. The bouquet is sprightly and buoyant, thanks to a pretty ensemble of wild berry, licorice and grilled herb aromas. Those are mixed with heavier background tones of spice and leather. There is also a noticeable floral note of wild rose and dried jasmine. This is a silky and smooth Brunello with a hint of fresh acidity on the close.