The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino flows with layers of dark red fruit, menthol, spices and minerals, all of which meld together seamlessly in a wine of extraordinary grace. Silky, refined tannins frame the long, sensual finish as the wine continues to gain richness in the glass. This is a sublime Rosso that readers won’t want to miss. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2017. Once again Agostina Pieri has produced two wines that deliver the goods, both in terms of quality, but also in value, something that isn’t easy to say these days about the wines of Montalcino. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484

Taut red, with dried cherry and light spice on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, crisp and clean. Drink now. 2,750 cases made, 470 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montalcino Select to Add