Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante DOCG 2018

Wine description for Brunello di Montalcino Vigneti del Versante DOCG 2018 by Pian Dell’Orino

Character

Pian Dell’Orino ranks among the most convincing addresses in Montalcino – an estate that consistently commits to biodynamic viticulture, thereby expressing a profound connection with the soil. The Vigneti del Versante is a vineyard site cuvée that embodies the estate’s philosophy: not volume, but precision and depth. At 14.0% vol., the wine sits within a robust yet entirely fitting framework for a great Brunello.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyards of Pian Dell’Orino lie in the north-western part of Montalcino, a section renowned for its cooler temperatures and complex soils composed of Galestro and Alberese. The 2018 vintage was characterised in Tuscany by a wet spring and a warm, dry late summer – conditions that demanded patience in the vineyard, yet ultimately yielded wines of remarkable freshness and structural tension. The terroir speaks here in a clear, site-specific language.

Grape variety & Vinification

Pure Sangiovese Grosso – locally known as Brunello – is the undisputed soul of this wine. Pian Dell’Orino works with extended maceration periods and ageing in large wooden casks (Botti), which allows the wine to articulate its provenance without excessive oak influence. The result is a Brunello that prioritises elegance over extraction – tannic-rich, yet with the potential to develop harmoniously over many years.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine of this stature demands dishes with substance and character: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised wild boar ragouts or a classic Cinghiale in umido are ideal companions. Equally recommended is pairing with aged Pecorino di Pienza or truffle dishes, which echo the earthy, complex aromas of the wine. Those who bring patience will be rewarded – this Brunello requires time in the glass and, better still, in the cellar.