The 2006 Rosso di Montalcino is a rich, voluptuous wine bursting with dark fruit. This round, opulent Rosso offers tons of depth in a harmonious style. Despite the wine’s richness, there is more than enough structure underneath to suggest that the wine will continue to drink beautifully for a number of years. The 2006 Rosso was aged in equal parts casks and medium-size barrels. It is a superb effort from Pian dell’Orino. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014.
This is a thrilling set of wines from Pian dell’Orino, a small estate owned by Caroline Pobitzer and Jan Hendrik Erbach. The winery sits next to Biondi-Santi, in the heart of Montalcino. A total of six hectares of organically farmed vineyards also includes plots in the southern part of the Brunello zone. In the cellar, long fermentations and extended periods of oak aging are the norm. These beautiful wines are well worth seeking out.
Importer: Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404