Pian delle Vigne (Antinori)
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
Other years:
1999| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | After the malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred into oak barrels ranging in size from 30 to 80 hl, where it began its maturation process in wood; after more than 2 years, it left the large barrel to begin its long ageing in bottle. |
| Other years | 1999 |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG vintage 2021
- Aromatic profile: notes of ripe red fruit, violet, dried flowers, cocoa and spices
- Taste and structure: elegant and complex character, pronounced freshness, soft and juicy tannins
- Vinification: 15 days at 28°C in steel, over 2 years in large oak barrels
- Serving and pairings: 18-20°C, decant for 1 hour, ideal with game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino expresses the authentic character of Sangiovese. It presents an intense ruby red colour and a complex aromatic profile, enriched with notes of ripe red fruit, violet, dried flowers, cocoa and spices. On the palate, it reveals a pleasant freshness and an elegant structural richness. The soft and succulent tannins accompany a harmonious sip, ideal for enhancing dishes based on game and pork or for pairing satisfyingly with mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Tuscan wine originates in the Montalcino area, in the evocative Orcia river valley. The estate, managed by Antinori, owes its name to a historic nineteenth-century railway station located within the property. The vineyards benefit from excellent south-west exposure at around one hundred and thirty metres above sea level. These particular climatic and territorial conditions ensure optimal ripening of the grapes, defining that expressive consistency which enhances the pure identity of the grape variety.
How it is produced
Production begins with destemming and a gentle pressing of the grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with maceration lasting about fifteen days at a controlled temperature. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred to large oak barrels. This step preserves the aromatic integrity of the fruit during more than two years of maturation in wood, followed by a long final ageing that gives the sip great balance and vibrant elegance.
History and Curiosities
Located in the enchanting Val d’Orcia, the estate takes its name from an old nineteenth-century railway station. Under the stewardship of the Antinori family since 1995, the company produces this sublime Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, fully enhancing the integrity of Sangiovese. Maturation for over two years in large oak barrels, followed by a lengthy period of bottle ageing, bestows the wine with vibrant elegance and velvety tannins. The excellent 2021 vintage, awarded 94 points by James Suckling and Vinous, guarantees a rich, complex and truly prestigious sip.
Awards
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2021
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Dora Pacciani
- Bottles produced: 156.000
- Hectares: 65
The total surface area of the Pian delle Vigne estate is 184 hectares (470 acres), 65 of which (over 160 acres) are planted to vines; there are 2 hectares (5 acres) of olive groves and 117 hectares of woods. Read more
| Name | Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Pian delle Vigne (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Located in the enchanting Val d’Orcia, the estate takes its name from an old nineteenth-century railway station. Under the stewardship of the Antinori family since 1995, the company produces this sublime Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, fully enhancing the integrity of Sangiovese. Maturation for over two years in large oak barrels, followed by a lengthy period of bottle ageing, bestows the wine with vibrant elegance and velvety tannins. The excellent 2021 vintage, awarded 94 points by James Suckling and Vinous, guarantees a rich, complex and truly prestigious sip. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Orcia River Valley |
| Harvest | Started on 21 September to conclude on 7 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 15 days |
| Production technique | Grapes destemmed and softly pressed; fermentation in stainless steel tanks with maceration of about 15 days at 28 °C; maturation in large oak barrels (30–80 hl) for over two years and subsequent long ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were destemmed and gently crushed before being transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place. Maceration lasted for approximately 15 days at a temperature of 28°C. |
| Aging | After the malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred into oak barrels ranging in size from 30 to 80 hl, where it began its maturation process in wood; after more than 2 years, it left the large barrel to begin its long ageing in bottle. |
| Year production | 156000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |