2019 Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva, La Magia, Tuscany, Italy

Certified organic Suolo e Salute).

Sumptuous deep ruby. Signature La Magia oak and fruit. Pine, eucalyptus, rosemary and bags of fresh raspberry on the nose. Balsamic, eucalyptus oak notes mingling with racy sour cherry and raspberry on the palate and pushed forward by lots of grainy tannins that still need to integrate. Very long and dramatic, yet elegant and still with youthful austerity.

Drink 2027 - 2037

Moody and intense, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva opens in the glass with an earthy bouquet that blends medicinal cherries with cedar shavings and confectionary rose. It's silken and pliant with a polished wave of ripe red and hints of blue fruit. A collection of fine tannins adds grip toward the close. The 2019 shuts down hard through the finish, structured and long, leaving a balsamic tinge of sour berries that add further tension.

Drink 2028 - 2040

A spicy and smoky wine, showing deep graphite and black fruits such as prunes. Full of Mediterranean herbs as well as touches of bergamot and leather. Sour impact on the palate with medium to full body, firm and chalky tannins and a savory finish. Powerful with good aging potential.

Drink 2026+

Aromas of fruitcake, dark exotic spice and iris lift out of the glass along with a whiff of forest floor on the fragrant, classy 2019 Brunello Riserva from La Magia. Full-bodied and savory, the firm palate features ripe Marasca cherry, ripe plum, vanilla and licorice alongside a backbone of tight, close-grained tannins. Bright acidity keeps it lifted and balanced. Give it time to fully unwind.

Drink 2031 - 2039