Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Blend: 100% Sangiovese

Vinification: After a careful selection both in the vineyard and in the cellar, the grapes were destemmed and delicately pressed; the must then went into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks where it fermented and remained on its skins at a temperature of 82° Fahrenheit (28° centigrade) for an overall period of approximately three weeks. 

The wine was put through a complete malolactic fermentation and then began its aging period in 30 to 80 hectoliter  (8,000-21,000 gallon) oak casks. After more than two years of aging, the wine was bottled in April. 

The vineyards have a predominantly southeastern exposure and their altitude varies from 430 to 660 feet (130-200 meters) above sea level. The calcareous clay soil is rich in small stones.

Tasting notes: A brilliant ruby red with garnet highlights in color, the aromatic impact of the wine is warm and complex with spicy and balsamic notes which emerge along with raspberry, cherry, and ripe plum fruit. The palate is savory with elegant and silky tannins, the character is that of great Sangiovese, both important and highly pleasurable.

A superbe wine to accompany roasted red meats

Historical data: The Pian delle Vigne estate is located 3.5 miles (6 kilometers) south of Montalcino and takes its name from a typical 19th century railroad located on the property. The estate consists of some 460 total acres (184 hectares), approximately 165 of which are planted to vines.