The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino has blossomed over the last year, blending earthy notes of worn leather and dusty rose that give way to woodland berries, cinnamon and tobacco. This is cool-toned and remarkably fresh with crisp wild berry fruits complicated by orange hints as inner violet florals cascade. It finishes long and lightly structured, leaving the mouth watering for more as a slightly salty tinge lingers. The 2018 from Le Potazzine is easily one of the top wines of this challenging vintage. That said, it is also more immediate. EG Dec 2023

Le Potazzine delivers solid results thanks to the impressive positioning of its vines that straddle the crown of a high-elevation plain. The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino shows bright fruit with cherry and redcurrant, and that makes all the difference. Careful oak aging has enhanced the aromas. I also feel the effects of careful cellar aging in terms of mouthfeel, especially the structure and tannins. The wine is tightly stitched together with a point of sourness on the close. Give it a few more years to soften. ML March 2023

This 2018 Le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino starts off with a light but charming nose with cream, spice, sweet tobacco aromas and a perfumed, fragrant note of wild flowers. On the palate it is mid-weight, very gentle with beautifully integrated fine quality tannins and some delicate cherry and red fruit flavors dotted here and there. Le Potazzine's philosopy is to "reflect the elegance of pure Sangiovese through long and spontaneous fermentations." I think they achieved this in this wine. Susan Hulme MW May 2023 - The Wine Independent

Le Potazzine’s breezy, high-altitude site and stony well-draining soil helped offset 2018's rains and threat of mildew. Nevertheless, the estate produced about 15% less Brunello due to a strict selection. A bit timid, it takes some coaxing to release forest herbs, leather and wild strawberry. Midweight and delicate but not fragile, it moves gracefully, delivering a core of sweet fruit while supple chalky tannins cling around the edges. Almost ready now, although it possesses enough depth for satisfying mid-term drinking. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2032
Tasted by: Michaela Morris (at Villa Le Prata, Montalcino, 10 Nov 2022)

Lustrous mid ruby. Balsamic nose that is still a little closed. Supple, sweet and concentrated fruit through which the tangy acidity peeks on the finish. Quite a bit of stubborn tannins – this clearly needs more bottle age, for which it has plenty of substance. WS Nov 2022