Wine Advisor
Pian dell'Orino, Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante 2018
View analysis
Description
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante is a sophisticated and complex expression of Sangiovese from a vintage that, in my opinion, was uneven across the appellation. Pian dell'Orino is one of the estates that knew how to best interpret the growing season. This wine (with 7,459 bottles and larger formats produced) offers delicate berry tones with sweet spice and iris root. The tannins are sweet and hydrated, giving this wine immediate appeal.
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.
