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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 from Pieri Agostina, Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, aged for a minimum of 5 years and served at 16-18 °C. Reserve: no awards or guides are mentioned, and organic or sulfite-free mentions are not specified.
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and Montalcino zone are named; the anchoring is precise, without sub-zone.
No awards or guides are mentioned; lacking any attested distinction, the appreciation remains within the uncertainty range.
At €34.45, with a crossed-out price of €39.39, this Brunello DOCG 2021 falls within the appellation's usual prices, with no distinction to further enhance its value.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed profile (red fruits, leather, balsamic) and serving at 16-18 °C: good potential at the table.
Pieri Agostina is named in Montalcino, with steel fermentation, manual harvesting and a minimum of 5 years of aging; no organic mention.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you to a Tuscan gem, a wine that whispers the history of its terroir. This Brunello di Montalcino from Pieri Agostina is not just a bottle, it is an invitation to a sensory journey, a promise of authenticity and depth.
We are in Montalcino, a blessed land of Tuscany, where the Sangiovese Grosso vines flourish under a generous sun. The Pieri Agostina estate, with an approach that combines tradition and modernity, passionately cultivates this unique grape variety there. The grapes, harvested by hand in the sunniest and highest parcels, are the beating heart of this wine. The traditional fermentation in steel tanks preserves the pure expression of the fruit, a prelude to a long and patient aging.
This Brunello from Pieri Agostina, 2021 vintage, presents itself to you with an intense ruby red color, which promises to take on garnet hues over time. On the nose, you will discover a rich and complex bouquet: ripe red fruits such as cherry and plum, interlaced with spicy notes, a hint of tobacco and leather, and even some balsamic touches that add to its nobility. On the palate, it reveals a solid and balanced structure, robust yet harmonious tannins, carried by a beautiful acidity. The persistence of its flavors testifies to its quality and aging potential.
To fully appreciate this Brunello, I advise you to decant it at least one hour before serving. It will be the ideal companion for your most refined meals. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats, a simmered game dish or a platter of aged cheeses. This is a wine that calls for conviviality, long discussions among friends, or a moment of pure contemplation.
This Brunello di Montalcino from Pieri Agostina is more than a wine; it is an experience. It embodies the promise of Tuscany: a timeless elegance, aromatic richness and an ability to evolve magnificently over time. It is a wine you will want to share, but also savor alone, to uncover all its mysteries.