Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino 'Madonna del Piano' Riserva, 2013 Jamie's Pick Well balanced Pinot Noir with

Well balanced Pinot Noir with crunchy red berries and a savoury mushroom hint in the background

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Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino 'Madonna del Piano' Riserva, 2013 Jamie's Pick Well balanced Pinot Noir withThis is a real treat; the top wine from a top producer. This is truly an ambassador for Brunello di Montalcino. It is totally captivating; deep, dark and rich. It smoulders up from the glass, with a heady mix of cherries and plums complemented by notes of black tea, balsam herbs and ashen stone, supported by a backbone of rich acidity. An earthy bass note of wet earth and mushroom gives real depth, tannin is firm but velvety and the finish is long. A