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Pian dell'Orino, Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante 2013
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Reviewed by: Ian d'Agata
Luminous red. Very deep, complex, expressive aromas of red cherry, raspberry, balsamic oils, violet, and sweet spices on the highly perfumed nose; you can definitely recognize the terroir of Sesta here. Clean, juicy and suave, with multilayered, rich flavors similar to the aromas and an almost smoky nuance. Finishes very long with rising, noble tannins and a saline note. This is an absolutely knockout Brunello that is drinking already very well but will have no difficulty lasting another 12-15 years. Made with grapes from the Scopeta, Cancello Rosso and Bassolino di Sopra vineyards.
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
This wine will be released in the Spring of this year. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante exhibits an immediate sense of depth and complexity. Winemaking saw minimal movement or pump-overs because Jan Hendrik Erbach tends to keep his wines in reduction for a long as possible in order to slow down their evolution. This is especially important in an immediate and accessible vintage like 2013. This expression is profound and precise with sharply etched aromas of wild berry, licorice, lavender and lightly roasted almond. Violets flood over the palate, backed by silky fine texture.
Reviewed by: Ian D'Agata
Luminous red. Very deep, complex, expressive aromas of red cherry, raspberry, balsamic oils, violet, and sweet spices on the highly perfumed nose; you can definitely recognize the terroir of Sesta here. Clean, juicy and suave, with multilayered, rich flavors similar to the aromas and an almost smoky nuance. Finishes very long with rising, noble tannins and a saline note. This is an absolutely knockout Brunello that is drinking already very well but will have no difficulty lasting another 12-15 years. Made with grapes from the Scopeta, Cancello Rosso and Bassolino di Sopra vineyards.
About the Producer
For some time now, we've wondered what it means to talk about "quality." The answers we give ourselves today are made up of attention and research, awareness that is translated into action in an evolving process. In our seven vineyards - Pian dell'Orino, Pian Bassolino, Scopeta, Cancello Rosso, del Moro and, from March 2020, Pian dell'Oro and Olivetello - we only grow Sangiovese; Thanks to the study of the zoning of the company, we maintain the expressive authenticity of the land in our wines, respecting the unique characteristics of each vintage; Our work is closely related to the observation of energy influences transmitted mainly through the phases of the moon and respects the natural rhythms that influence the life processes of each plant; Uniqueness is outlined in the complexity: the maintenance of forests and the seeding of different types of grasses, promoting biodiversity, maintaining humus content and improving soil structure, while creating the perfect habitat for insects, reptiles and many other organisms; All the products and preparations sprinkled on the vineyards come from nature and therefore from life itself; All work on the vines, including picking, is done strictly by hand with extreme meticulousness and focus; The selection of grapes allows us to bring only the highest quality grapes to the cellar; The fermentation is slow and spontaneous, induced only by native yeasts; We do not use invasive techniques during fermentation and aging; We carefully follow the improvements made in barrels from 10 to 60 hl and perform precise sensory checks; We minimize the use of sulphur to make the wine completely digestible; We keep the wine alive by removing any filtering; We are certified by ICEA and AgriBio; The maximum yield from our vineyards is one bottle per vine.
