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Brunello Riserva 2019 from Antinori from Pian delle Vigne, 6 km southwest of Montalcino: pure Sangiovese, wood aging about 2.5 years. No award or guide is mentioned, and the price of €106.26 remains that of a Brunello of this rank.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 100 % Sangiovese, Tenuta Pian delle Vigne 6 km southwest of Montalcino: appellation, grape variety and zone named with precision.
No award or guide mentioned; the producer Marchesi Antinori is named, but without any distinction attested in the sources.
At €106.26 (crossed-out price €117.06) for an Antinori Brunello Riserva, the price remains consistent with the rank of the appellation, without being a bargain price.
Precise pairings (structured meats, game, pork, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 18-20 °C indicated; decanting suggested.
Estate named and located, controlled fermentation with maceration, punch-downs and rack-and-return, wood aging about 2.5 years and minimum 6 years for the Riserva.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment Tuscany, not the one from crowded postcards, but the one of secret hills, where time seems to suspend its flight. It is there that I discovered a gem, a wine that whispers the history of its terroir with remarkable maturity and finesse. The Vignaferrovia Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva 2019 from the Tenuta Pian delle Vigne of Antinori is that unforgettable encounter.
Located about 6 kilometers southwest of Montalcino, the Tenuta Pian delle Vigne is the estate where the Antinori family, guardian of a centuries-old wine heritage, expresses its vision of Brunello. Here, Sangiovese, the king grape variety of Tuscany, is cultivated with particular care to reveal all its splendor. This Brunello Riserva is a pure Sangiovese, an authentic reflection of its origin.
In the glass, its color is a deep and limpid red, a visual invitation to tasting. On the nose, you will be charmed by notes of ripe red fruits, delicate balsamic touches, leather and tobacco, all lifted by subtle sweet spices. On the palate, it reveals itself enveloping and perfectly balanced. Its tannins are present but refined, and its acidity admirably supports its structure, offering a persistence where the aromas perceived on the nose return with elegance. Its complexity is measured but well defined, creating a harmonious balance between body and elegance.
To fully appreciate this Vignaferrovia, I recommend pairing it with dishes of character. It will sublimate structured red meats, game, pork, or even aged cheeses. It enhances savory and rustic preparations without ever dominating them. Serve it at a controlled temperature and do not hesitate to decant it if necessary so that it can reveal the full extent of its aromas.
This wine is an invitation to contemplation, ideal for those evenings when you wish to settle down and savor the moment. It also lends itself to bottle evolution for those who like to wait, but it is already an immediate pleasure. It is a Brunello Riserva with a composed personality, a true expression of the authentic Tuscany that I so love to introduce to you.
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