2012 Antinori Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne

Marchesi Antinori's 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne shows some of the jammy fruit and strawberry confit aromas that I have noticed in past vintages. This was a hot growing season as was 2011. The Pian delle Vigne property on the lower slopes of the Brunello appellation seem to be very susceptible to hot vintages and this is made evident here. The mouthfeel is slimmed down and rather simple in presentation. This Brunello is best consumed in the short term.