Vineyard: The Pian delle Vigne estate, located approximately four miles (six kilometers) from the town of Montalcino, takes its name from a characteristic 19th century railroad station located on the estate’s grounds. The property consist of some 460 total acres, 160 of which are planted to vines in vineyards with a southeastern exposure at 425 feet above sea level.The soil consists especially of clay and limestone and is full of small stones.
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 28°C 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 oak casks. After over two years, the Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino left its casks to then go through a lengthy period of bottle aging before commercial release.
Tasting notes: Ruby red in color. The nose presents a complex bouquet of cherries, black cherries and blood oranges that follows over to notes of violets,vanilla,and light balsamic aromas. The palate is fresh, savory with silky, elegant tannins. The long, persistent finish is defined by notes of citrus fruit, delicate spicy aromas and hints of vanilla
Pairs with: Beef and game, combined with risotto with mushrooms.
Served at: 16°C -18°C.
Aging potential: For the next 10 years from the harvest.
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“When the opportunity arose to create an organization strictly limited to family businesses operating in famous wine producing regions and creating fine wines, we were enthusiastic. The possibility of being able to exchange ideas with other producers and from a family business point of view seemed for us great importance”