Pian Orino, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2008 The brooding and equally serious

The brooding and equally serious broad-shouldered flavors are not quite as concentrated as those of the Chambertin but are even finer and display plenty of minerality on the wonderfully persistent finish

juniper and violet

cola and medicinal herb

There is a lovely inner mouth perfume to the concentrated

along with notes of candied flowers

Pian Orino, Brunello Montalcino Vintage:2008 The brooding and equally seriousPian dellOrinos 2006 Brunello di Montalcino was another towering wine. Though not quite as overt and powerful as the Cerbaoina, it too, was remarkably polished and sophisticated. Pian dellOrino remains one of the most overlooked estates in Montalcino, but the wines rarely fail to deliver the goods. Antonio Galloni