Biondi Santi, Rosso Montalcino other_regions_italy (from Le Charlemagne in Aloxe)

(from Le Charlemagne in Aloxe)

The 2007 Quinta do Vesuvio Capela offers a very similar personality with a bit more of everything

cherry cough drop and sweet maple syrup

which hangs on with noteworthy tenacity and building sweetness

Biondi Santi, Rosso Montalcino other_regions_italy (from Le Charlemagne in Aloxe)The 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,