Pian dell'Orino Vigneti del Versante Brunello di Montalcino 2017

Pian dell'Orino Vigneti del Versante Brunello di Montalcino 201794pts Vinous The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante boasts a smoky mix of grilled sage and red currants that gives way to mint and tangerine notes fighting hard to be seen. This is surprisingly lifted and vibrant for the vintage, with tart red berries that cascade across the palate, accelerated by brisk acids and a salty flourish toward the close. It leaves a saturation of tannins, creating a youthfully dry wine with lingering hard red

Burgundy and the Loire

embodying the winemaking philosophy of balancing tradition and innovation

Maimbey still has a light reduction but less than Monts de Fussey

This is outstanding and deserves to rank among the top wines from the region

Composition: Xarel·lo grape varietal from vines grown in the Garraf Massif

blackcurrant

racked and aged on the lees another 12 months in stainless steel tanks

The vineyards

It is soothingly round and graceful in style

Vineyards: Estate vineyards surrounding the village of Bouzy

and Pinot Meunier

aged for 10-12 months in 228L and/or 600L barrels