Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 0.75 2016

Region: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG   Variety: Sangiovese   The Pian delle Vigne estate is located six kilometers to the south of the town of Montalcino. The soil consists prevalently of clay and limestone and is rich in small stones. The Brunello di Montalcino is produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes (the variety is known as Brunello in Montalcino) accordingly to the regulations of an appellation which most significant points are: production zone – township of Montalcino; maximum yield in the vineyard – eight tons per hectare; yield in wine from the grapes – a maximum of 68%; obligatory wood aging for the wines – two years; obligatory bottle aging for the wines – minimum four months (six months for the Riserva); minimum alcohol level – 12.5°; commercial release – no sooner than the first of January of the fifth year after the harvest (the sixth year in the case of the Riserva).   Tasting Notes:  

An intense ruby red with garnet highlights, the aromas of the Brunello Pian delle Vigne 2007 show red fruit and spices which fuse harmoniously with tobacco and chocolate. On the palate it is a wine of great balance, with lively mineral notes supported by vibrant tannins which accompany the flavors elegantly during the entire tasting sequence.

  Scores / Awards:   James Suckling 92/100 Wine Enthusiast 92/100 Falstaff Magazin 91/100 Wine Spectator 91/100   Technical sheet

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