Pian dell'Orino Brunello di Montalcino Bassolino di Sopra 1500 2007

Opulent and generous, even by the standards of the vintage. Dark cherry, dried violets, warm spice and a deep undercurrent of iron-rich earth. The wine is full-bodied and plush, with a seamless texture that makes its 48 months in barrel surprisingly easy to absorb, though that extended oak aging does leave its mark, particularly in the wine's pliant, almost cushioned feel. Made entirely from the estate's Pian Bossolino holdings (trademarked elsewhere, hence the name variation), it carries that site's character with conviction. Drink now through 2030.