Description
The production of a “Reserve”, as we have been taught by Franco Biondi Santi, is part of the tradition of Brunello di Montalcino, more than the cru or single-vineyard wines. Given that Brunello is an extremely important wine, when I decide to make a Reserve I always have to be sure that what I have is outstanding, absolutely fabulous: the best Brunello in an exceptional year, one of those that occur about three times in each decade. A Reserve must also be seen as a Brunello with a very long cellar-life, a wine capable of ageing for decades. Consequently, a young Brunello Reserve is always much more tannic and characterised by greater acidity, requiring a certain number of years of bottle-ageing.
Details
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour

Pairings
In developing the aromatic variety of the wines as far as possible, he has aimed for an elegant and perfect bouquet. As a result, the vines have rewarded him with even richer aromas though grown at an altitude in excess of 400 meters with consequent extreme ranges in temperature.
This young wine-maker has aspired to produce long-lasting and complex wines which, by nature, need time to mature and are not easy to make. Although he has a great respect for the Brunello tradition, he is continually looking to the future with his far-reaching innovations. The age of the vines, their particular biotypes and the soil composition have also aided in rendering a rich and long-lasting wine. The authenticity of these wines rises above the fleeting trends. Read more


Name | Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 |
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Type | Red still |
Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
Vintage | 2019 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Vendor | Conti Costanti |
Harvest | First week of October. |
Wine making | 2 weeks of maceration in stainless steel vats. |
Aging | 48 months. 18 months in tonneaux, 18 months in Slavonian oak wooden barrels and 12 months in bottle. |
Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
Dry extract | 31.8 gr/L |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |