2016 Brunello di Montalcino, Lisini (Magnum Gift Pack)

"Dark and imposing in the glass, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a delicate bouquet of balsam herbs and smoke, giving way to cedar spice box, dusty rose and dried black cherries. This is incredibly soft and pliant on the palate, with lavender-tinged, ripe red and black fruits guided by juicy acidity. Violet inner florals and a bitter tinge of balsamic spice linger as the 2016 finishes long and lightly structured, with edgy tannins that frame the experience without slowing its momentum. While already quite appealing, with a good decanting, the 2016 is still years away from its optimal drinking window. Drink 2025-2038."  Eric Guido, Vinous.com