Antinori Pian del Vigne, Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG, 2019

Description

The Pian Delle Vigne estate is located 6 kilometers (3.5 miles) southwest of Montalcino. Its name comes from the eponymous area where a characteristic nineteenth century railway station is located. The property consists of 460 total acres (184 hectares), 160 of which (65 hectares) are planted to vines with generally a south-western exposure at an altitude of 430 feet (130 meters) above sea level.

The estate’s namesake wine, Pian delle Vigne, represents Marchesi Antinori’s deeply personal interpretation of a prestigious and traditional wine such as Brunello di Montalcino. The Antinori family acquired the estate in 1995, the same year the first Brunello Pian delle Vigne was harvested.

Tasting Notes

Sweet black cherries with some blackberries, as well as cherry blossom in both the nose and palate. Medium to full body with firm tannins and a chewy finish, but it will soften and come together nicely with bottle age.

- James Suckling

Serving Suggestions

Ideal with long seasoned cheeses, red meat both grilled and stewed, game, wild boar, spicy  dish of beef and pork. Enjoy it alone  as meditation wine. Serve at 18°/20°C

Rating

James Suckling 94, Wine Spectator 93, Jeb Dunnuck 93