2021 Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello Sugarille

98 POINTS: While the lowest stretch of Sugarille suffered slight frost damage, the rest of this south-facing site was unaffected. In fact, the estate reports 15% more fruit overall in 2021. Quality across the range is also superb, with Sugarille coming out among the top wines of the vintage. Beguiling and precise in aromas of iris root, cedar bark and bergamot, the nose reveals just enough to tempt for now. It is remarkably finessed for all its density and architecture. Layers of clayey tannins are intricately intertwined with concentrated wild forest berries. Stealthy in its power, savoury minerals swirl throughout while pressed blossoms unfold toward the back end. Certainly not ready to drink yet.