Talenti is a gorgeous estate located in one of the world's most picturesque regions - the valley of the river Orcia, south of the legendary hill town of Montalcino, near the beautiful (and beautifully preserved) medieval monastery of Sant'Antimo, where if you were lucky, you might still hear the monks singing beneath the ancient Romanesque arches of the church built in the early 12^th century: they continue to do so every day.  Azienda Talenti was established by Pierliugi Talenti in 1981. The estate is an idyllic 40 hectares, including about 20 hectares of vines. The rest is olives, cereal crops, and natural woods. The place has a profound sense of remoteness and calm.

 Like the monumental Brunello Di Montalcino, Talenti's Rosso is 100% Sangiovese grown on magnificent clay and marly soils at an elevation of 200 to 400 metres. The only difference is the age of the vines - the Rosso is produced from younger vines than the Brunello. The idea is to produce an early-drinking 'preview' of the Brunello - a wine with the classic berry/plum aromas and leathery, smoky, earthy complexity. This wine demonstrates why Rosso di Montalcino can be one of the greatest values of all.  Late picked hand-harvested grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, followed by ageing of the wine in a combination of 500 and 1000 litre Slavonian and Allier oak vats for an extended period. The result is a rich and complex wine that is deliciously mellow and perfect for early - and frequent - drinking, yet never to be taken lightly.