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Antinori's 2019 Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso from the Pian delle Vigne estate, aged at least five years and distinguished by Veronelli, Bibenda and three guides at 90. Only caveat: neither organic farming nor manual harvesting are specified.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.
Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.
€53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: table use well framed.
Antinori named, Pian delle Vigne estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least five years.
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 yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where history is savored with every sip. This 2019 Brunello di Montalcino from the Antinori house is not just a wine; it is an immersion in a centuries-old heritage, a pure expression of its terroir.
The Antinori estate, whose roots go back to 1385, is a true wine institution. In Montalcino, their Pian delle Vigne property is an icon, a place where tradition meets excellence. It is here, on these ancestral lands, that the Sangiovese Grosso, the sole grape variety of this Brunello, draws its strength and complexity.
This wine is the fruit of careful vinification, with fermentation in steel tanks and a long maceration that give it its structure. It is then aged for at least five years, a process that allows it to develop all its aromatic richness. When you pour it, you are struck by its ruby red color, so deep it is almost impenetrable. On the nose, I perceive notes of maraschino and raspberry, promises of an intense tasting. On the palate, it reveals all its complexity: chocolate blends with roasted tobacco leaves and licorice, in a harmonious dance that lingers for a long time.
To accompany this Brunello di Montalcino, I suggest dishes that will honor its power. Think of red meats, particularly game, which will pair perfectly with its intensity and persistence. Aged cheeses will also be wonderful companions, highlighting its spicy and balsamic notes. This is a wine to enjoy on special occasions, a moment when you want to take the time to savor a piece of history and terroir, alone or with loved ones, for an unforgettable sensory experience.
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