Biondi Santi, Rosso Montalcino other_regions_italy with a core of steeped

with a core of steeped plum

roasted almonds and honeysuckle

complementing the cherry and leather flavors with vanilla and licorice details

A restrained and brooding but beautifully complex nose offers up cool red and dark berry fruit aromas that are liberally laced with pungent earth

Dried fruits such as plums

Biondi Santi, Rosso Montalcino other_regions_italy with a core of steepedThe 2011 Rosso di Montalcino is a fascinating wine with bright and energetic fruit flavors that rise to the top of the bouquet with balanced intensity. The fruit nuances are particularly enhanced in this warm vintage. The wine drinks beautifully right now with smooth tannins, mild persistence and lasting cherry flavors. I could foresee a very successful pairing with roasted chicken or pasta al forno. Ultimately, the message here is one of simplicity,