This is exotic yet chilled with a red fruit character overlaid with fresh flowers on the nose. Smoky. Medium to full body, firm yet lightly polished. Lovely fruit and subtly refined. Layered. Extremely fine and pretty. Better in 2019.

I never have enough praise for the excellent work achieved at Uccelliera. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is another proud notch in Andrea Cortonesi's belt. This is a fine and elegant wine that wraps smoothly over the palate. It also has an immediate and accessible personality that means you don't need to wait too long to enjoy it. The wine is redolent of dark fruit, spice, balsam herb, licorice and pressed flowers. You get loads of variety character. - Monica Larner

The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes its time opening in the glass, revealing notes of dusty rose and crushed plums, complicated by earth tones and worn leather. Elegant and refined, this casts velvety textures across the palate, lifted by zesty acidity as mineral-tinged red berries and savory spices saturate. Fine tannins slowly mount toward the close. The 2013 turns inward through the finish, leaving a caking of grippy tannins and a crunchy sensation that lingers on as hints of clove fade. Hands off for the time being—this powerful Brunello is built for the cellar. -- Eric Guido

A mix of sweet cherry and berry fruit and salty licorice and mineral elements mark this savory red, which is firm yet lively, with plenty of energy on the resonant aftertaste. Fine balance overall. Best from 2021 through 2038. — B.S.