Description
Pian dell’Orino was one of the first estates in Montalcino to be certified biodynamic. Located next to the famous Biondi-Santi estate, they have some vineyards next to their winery as well as some in Castelnuovo dell’Abate to the southeastern zone of Montalcino.
The owners Jan Erbach and Caroline Pobitzer do everything possible to increase the quality of their wines including extensive soil and agriculture research. Both work tirelessly both in the cellar and vineyard – it is very much a small production, aritisanal product. In a relatively short time Pian dell’Oriino has risen to the very top of the quality pyramid in the appellation
Tasting Notes
The Rosso rises from the glass fragrant and darkly spicy. Sweet black cherries, ethereal notes of bay and eucalyptus, earthy hints. Beguiling, yet fine and delicate, with subtle tones. A soft, velvety, red-fruity entry on the palate, followed by fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity, and a salty piquancy. It floats weightlessly across the palate, utterly elegant and velvety, red fruit framed by fine, ethereal spice. A wonderful interplay of silkiness and grip, a Rosso di Montalcino full of elegance and delicacy, which will showcase these characteristics with increasing keenness over the coming years of bottle aging. This is a great classic Sangiovese.
