Casa Raia Brunello di Montalcino 2013

94 pts James Suckling

Extremely attractive aromas of fresh flowers, walnuts, plums and light prunes follow through to a full body, round and polished tannins and a very long finish. Shows the ripeness of the vintage, but delivers a creamy and pretty texture. Drink now.

90 pts Wine Advocate

Casa Raia's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino shows a high level of ripe and jammy fruit that is unusual for this vintage, generally considered a bit cooler and wetter (right before harvest). The bouquet delivers prune, dried blackberry and plum. The wine opens to a dark and velvety appearance, and there is considerable textural heft on the palate.