Antinori Pian delle Vigne Rosso di Montalcino 2018Varietal: Sangiovese This wine accentuates the pleasant freshness of the Sangiovese grape, Montalcinos historic variety. The vineyards soil composition is calcareous clay that allows Rosso di Montalcino to develop its characteristic freshness, minerality and finish. Pian del Vigne estate, located 3. 5 miles (6 kilometers) to the southwest of the town of Montalcino, takes its name from a characteristic 19th century railroad station situated within the

Aged 18 months in barrel (35% new)

Abundant dried cranberry and raspberry aromas surging from the glass

toasted walnuts

crushed and fermented spontaneously with native yeasts and no temperature control in concrete tank

Winemaker John Freeman masterfully handcrafts wines that are true-to-variety

has built vineyard connections and winemaking chops that put them in a position to deftly guide the fermentation process of these vibrant wines without manipulations or additions

The diversity of these vineyards which represents many of the most mature

Swirling the glass reveals an alluring bouquet of black cherry

This is an elegant

melon) punctuated with lemony notes

Winemaker Heidi Barrett’s tasting notes: "Built upon a dense and rich garnet core with a bright red rose rim

1% Alicante Bouschet