Luminous dark red. Lively aromas of redcurrant, red licorice, and mint, plus complicating nuances of balsamic oils and violet. Juicy, spicy flavors of red berries and cherries are very deep and pure. In a cooler, low-fat style than usual for this wine, with harmonious acidity nicely extending the flavors on the long juicy and perfumed back end. A declassified Brunello, this is a really outstanding Rosso di Montalcino.

Rose, woodland berry, menthol and dark spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant wine. Linear and light on its feet, the bright palate offers red cherry, cranberry and licorice alongside racy acidity and relaxed tannins.