Salicutti, Brunello Montalcino Piaggione Riserva Vintage:2013 Pacenti's 2004 Brunello di Montalcino

Pacenti's 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is just as gorgeous as it has always been

orange pith and a hint of praline

About the absence of Eiswein

Mostly Chardonnay (55%) and Pinot Noir (45%)

Salicutti, Brunello Montalcino Piaggione Riserva Vintage:2013 Pacenti's 2004 Brunello di MontalcinoSalicutti's Riserva is a true single vineyard bottling of Piaggione with the initials SV distinguishing it from the regular Brunello. Like the latter, the Riserva is aged for three years in wood but sees an addition year in bottle a total of two. Still very much in its infancy, it takes coaxing to release tobacco, dark brooding berries, black tea and exotic licorice. Tannins are tight yet fine and long, while substantial concentration keeps the