Biondi Santi, Rosso Montalcino Vintage:2011 Picked at 31 hectoliters per

Picked at 31 hectoliters per hectare

but it will have no trouble aging for more than a decade

grapes were hand-picked

21% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon aged between 30-50 years with gravel

Biondi Santi, Rosso Montalcino Vintage:2011 Picked at 31 hectoliters perThe 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,