Carlo Ferrini's Giodo 2014 Brunello di Montalcino proudly defies the poor expectations of the vintage. Many see the 2014 vintage as problematic, but it did in fact outperform in many unexpected situations. This wine speaks to the more nuanced and Burgundian side of Brunello. It offers delicate berry notes with wild cherry, rose hip, licorice, grilled herb and toasted aniseed. In the mouth, this is a polished and tightly textured expression with silky tannins and long, streamlined appeal. I am very happily surprised by this beautiful wine (but would recommend a shorter drinking window compared to previous vintages).