Marchesi Antinori 2008 Pian delle Vigne (Brunello di Montalcino)

Country: Italy / Pian delle Vigne
Variety: Sangiovese Grosso Tuscany
Winery: Marchesi Antinori / Brunello di Montalcino

The Antinori family’s Brunello estate has seen ups and downs in terms of wine consistency over the past five years. But 2008 delivers an honest and nicely concentrated expression that seems to benefit beautifully from the slightly warmer temperatures in its lower altitude vineyards. Dark chocolate, cherry fruit and barbecue spice appear on the finish.