The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Giobi lifts from the glass with a seductive blend of confectionary spices, dried orange peels, violets and pine shavings. This is silky smooth yet lifted in style with floral-laced wild berry fruits and minerals that swirl beneath an air of violet pastille. Wood-grained tannins frame the finish as the Giobi tapers off long and staining, leaving a hint of licorice to fade slowly. The balance here is delightful, yet the style is one of more wood than fruit. (EG)