sandalwood and spice

"Cabernet Franc ripens on a sweet side

It is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre (this is sometimes a split of Syrah and Mourvedre) that’s aged mostly in 1-2-and 3-year-old

The high proportion of Merlot (65

this is terrific

Pian Orino, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2012 sandalwood and spicePian dellOrinos 2006 Brunello di Montalcino was another towering wine. Though not quite as overt and powerful as the Cerbaoina, it too, was remarkably polished and sophisticated. Pian dellOrino remains one of the most overlooked estates in Montalcino, but the wines rarely fail to deliver the goods. Antonio Galloni