The 2012 Rosso di Montalcino opens to a luminous, light ruby appearance. The wine delivers a simple, but refined bouquet with dried cherry, laurel leaf, cola and crushed mineral. This was a warm growing season and the wine is immediate and approachable as a result. It does show that bright flash of acidity that is so distinct in all the wines of Biondi-Santi. This wine is made from fruit that is harvested from the estate's youngest vines.