£34.95
Red, Tuscany, Italy
In stock
One of the top five Brunello di Montalcino producers, in Tuscany, Andrea Costanti’s superb, delightfully smooth, mellow red with plenty of complex flavours from 5 years of age. This would be wasted at a party. Taste, sip, drink and savour this all to yourself
| Bottle size | Half (37.5cl) |
|---|---|
| Grape variety | Sangoviese |
| Origin | Italy, Tuscany |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Cork or screwcap | Cork |
| Alcohol | 14% ABV |
| Who makes this and where is it made? | Andrea Costanti and family have farmed this small estate for more than 200 years. The wines are impressive and capable of ageing for decades if desired, but we think they're delicious now, especially in this half bottle! Vineyards are in the northern part of Montalcino which is hillier and higher in altitude, which leads to cooler temperatures, and a freshness in the wines. |
| Tasting notes | Brunello is the name for a particular clone of the Tuscan Sangoviese grape when it's grown in Montalcino. This Brunello is fragrant, with cassis, cherry and spice notes. Local regulations stipulate that Brunello di Montalcino must age in wooden barrels for three years before another year in bottle. Added to the pure fruit character, this has given a delightful intensity of herbs, clove and the tiniest hint of liquorice. Ageing in oak also smoothes the tannins meaning a soft, mellow feel to the palate |
| Drink dates | Now till 2030 |
| Ideas for drinking/food matching | This Brunello di Montalcino has plenty of natural tannin structure to match protein rich dishes, nut-based savoury meals too. The herb and spice character will complement gamier, earthier characters in food as well, but the smooth, lingering finish and general mellow feel means we'd probably grab a book, sit in the warm and drink this all by itself! |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Organic | – |
| Technical Details | The wine is made from 100% Sangiovese from between 6 -25 years old vines. Fermentation was carried out on the skins for two weeks in stainless steel vats. The wine spent 36 months ageing in 5 Hectolitre toasted Allier barrels for 12 months then in 30 Hectolitre Slavonian oak casks for 24 months. Once bottled the wine was aged for a further 12 months in bottle. |
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