This Rosso di Montalcino is actually a bit like the younger brother of the great Brunello. But it's a brother with its own style and plenty of suppleness. It gets this from the Sangiovese grape, from which this red wine is entirely pressed. The bunches grow in the old vineyards of Montalcino. The Sangiovese grape gets everything it needs, including plenty of sunshine and a cooling breeze. This allows the bunches to ripen slowly and evenly, allowing the vines to draw abundant nutrients from the broadly structured soil. All the grapes for this red Rosso di Montalcino are harvested by hand and transported in small crates to Antinori Pian Delle Vigne.
Once the fine juice is obtained, this Rosso di Montalcino is aged for a full eight months in oak barrels in the cellars of Antinori Pian Delle Vigne. It develops while retaining its youthfulness, creating a perfectly balanced wine. Upon opening the bottle, we immediately smell notes of red fruit with a touch of spice. In the glass, we see a beautiful light ruby red color with a subtle purple sheen. Its aroma is rich and creates a warm feeling. Beautiful impressions of red fruit, such as cherries and tart berries, with light floral hints of violets and lavender. The palate is ripe and soft, with plenty of vibrancy on the palate. Ripe flavors of red and black fruit complemented by notes of cedar, cherry, cocoa, and a touch of spice. The long and smooth finish completes this red wine.
