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 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Bassolino di Sopra is a model of elegance, power and complexity. This displays a blend of crushed rocks and balsam herbs, giving way to notes of dried violet, fresh mint and black cherry. It’s silken and serene, washing across the palate with waves of mineral-tinged dark red fruits and exotic spice, all guided by a core of tantalizing acidity. Despite its depth and concentration, this finishes remarkably fresh, with grippy tannins lingering under an air of clove and tobacco. Classic to the core, the Bassolino di Sopra is coming along beautifully yet still many years away from its drinking window. Look out for the 2019, which will be released in the spring of 2026.” [99/100 Points, Eric Guido – November 2023, vinous.com]
