Brunello di Montalcino “Pian delle Vigne” DOCG 2021 · MAGNUM in OWC

Pian delle Vigne | Antinori | Tuscany
Marchesi Antinori S.p.A. | Piazza Antinori 3 | IT 50123 Firenze

09212321 · 1,5 l · 89,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available

A railway station from the 19th century still stands on the estate – silent, fallen out of time, functionless. The wine that is produced here has something of this image: it doesn't hurry, it waits. And the 2021 came quietly anyway – no record-breaking summer, no headlines, just a cool spring, moderate heat and day-night fluctuations that gave the Sangiovese exactly what it needed: room to mature. Tenuta Pian delle Vigne is located six kilometres southwest of Montalcino, on calcareous clay soil with fine gravel, exposed to the southwest, around 130 metres above sea level. Antinori-owned since 1995 – and has been unyieldingly committed to the same principle ever since: large wooden barrels of between 30 and 80 hectolitres that preserve rather than dominate the Sangiovese fruit. No barrique dictates, no fashionable make-up. Only conviction.

Deep ruby red with a garnet-red glow. Cherry and plum on the nose, including tobacco leaf, pressed violets, a hint of leather and dark chocolate. Complex and aristocratic. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, tannins with energy and grip – still young, that is clear – carried by lively acidity and a long, spicy-mineral finish that still has decades ahead of it. The real conversation begins in 2028+. Until then: cellar, patience and anticipation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Beguiling bouquet of dark forest fruits, undergrowth and herbs, also floral components; powerful on the palate, the acidity lively and well integrated, compact and fruity to the final." Vinum

"A lush and ripe wine with plums, black cherries, spices, chocolate and pressed violets on the nose. Firm, chalky tannins on the palate, with a medium to full body and crisp acidity. Tight, floral finish." James Suckling

"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with a pretty blend of citrus-tinged blackberries, violets and sweet spice. Textures of pure silk and cooling acidity beautifully complement racy red and black fruits. I love the momentum and purity here. It leaves a steely mineral concentration to mingle with fine tannins and inner rose tones. Year after year, Pian delle Vigne continues to improve through its graceful lift." Vinous