The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne is a ripe and fruit-forward expression of Sangiovese from a warm vintage. The bouquet is very opulent and generous as a result with bold cherry, strawberry, candied raspberry and red currant. There is a little less complexity in this vintage, as Sangiovese is sensitive to summer heat. This Brunello shows a soft and smooth quality of tannins with medium persistence. I feel that Pian delle Vigne doesn't give the best of itself in this vintage.

Truffle, scorched earth, graphite, mature black-skinned fruit and crushed blue flower aromas emerge in the glass. The firm palate offers dried black cherry, mint, clove, anise and a gamy note alongside youthfully assertive tannins. Drink 2018–2023.