Brunello di Montalcino DOCG "Pian Delle Vigne" 2015 Antinori

Robust, mature, elegant; is the brunello produced by the Antinori family on their estate in Montalcino.

• Process: The grapes are harvested around mid/late September . Upon arrival in the cellar, the grapes are stemmed and softly pressed. They are then placed in stainless steel containers for alcoholic fermentation, which takes place at a controlled temperature. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is decanted into large oak barrels (between 30 and 80 hl) and ages for about 2 years. It is then bottled where the 5-year period required by the regulations concludes.
• Characteristics: The wine has a colour bright ruby red. The nose is characterized by notes of red fruits combined with hints of tobacco and spices such as vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.
• Tasting: On the palate it stands out for its balance and finesse; the soft and silky tannins, characteristic of this vintage, are supported by an excellent freshness, capable of giving elegance and gustatory grace.
• Pairings: It is typically perfect with dishes tasty and spicy red meat or game such as stews, stewed wild boar or deer, braised meat, roasts, roast duck or chicken livers.

SIZE / WEIGHT: 0,75 l bottles.

ORIGIN: Tuscany.

GRAPES: Sangiovese grosso (locally known as brunello) 100%.

ALCOHOL: 13.5% vol.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 12 /18°C.

STORAGE METHOD: in a cool place away from sunlight.

SPECIFIC NOTES: Contains sulphites.

PRODUCER: Marchesi Antinori - Montalcino (SI).

Pian delle Vigne estate

Pian delle Vigne estate , located 6 km. southwest of Montalcino, it takes its name from the homonymous locality where there is a characteristic 19th century railway station. The company is made up of 184 hectares, of which 65 are vineyards exposed mainly to the south-west at an altitude of about 130 meters above sea level. Pian delle Vigne represents the personal and profound interpretation of the Marchesi Antinori of a prestigious and traditional wine such as Brunello. The company has been owned by the Antinori family since 1995, the year of the first harvest of Brunello Pian delle Vigne.