🏰 【A highly-rated Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Talenti, the 2013 Pian di Conte is lauded for its distinctive aromatic contrasts of floral notes and toasted earth, offering a succulent and flavorful palate with significant aging potential.】 This 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Pian di Conte, with 7000 bottles produced, showcases Talenti's recent advancements in winemaking. The wine opens with a mildly fragrant bouquet focusing on floral aromas like dried rose and lavender, transitioning to toasted notes of scorched earth and campfire ash. On the palate, it is succulent and flavorful, characterized by tight and sharp tannins and a lively backbone. While some notes suggest a light-bodied nature with low to medium tannins and a short finish, others find it hitting a lovely 10-year-old Brunello spot, mature but with years of life left, showing cherry liqueur and blackberry compote. 🍴 Brunello di Montalcino generally pairs well with beef and venison. For this 2013 vintage, tomato-based dishes such as pasta with tomato sauce, ragu, or slightly oily pizzas (pepperoni, salsiccia) are recommended. For steak, a lean cut grilled rare to medium is suggested over buttery preparations. 🥂 Ideal for a sophisticated dinner, a special occasion, or for collectors who appreciate aged Italian reds. The tannins are still firm, suggesting that a few more years of cellar aging are beneficial. It is currently drinking well, but will continue to evolve.