Pian delle Vigne
Climate
The rainy autumn and a winter with rather low average temperatures caused a slight delay in vegetative regrowth when compared to the averages of previous years. But the good meteorological conditions during the spring helped to compensate for this delay, greatly aiding the development of the vines. June, July, and August turned out to be "cool", characterized by average temperatures which were not excessive and rain at fairly regular intervals during the summer months. At harvest time the grapes were healthy, perfectly ripe, and showed great potential. Harvesting began September 15th and ended October 9th.
Vinification
The grapes were selected in two phases: the first selection took place in mid-July (called the "green selection") and the second took place shortly before the moment of harvesting, thus allowing only the best grape bunches to be brought to the cellars for vinification. The grapes were subsequently destemmed and gently pressed. Maceration took place in 125-hectoliter tanks for a period of 15 to 21 days. During this phase, the wine underwent alcoholic fermentation at temperatures not exceeding 27° C. The wine was then immediately put into oak barrels of various sizes ranging from 30 to 80 hectoliters and, after having undergone malolactic fermentation, it was aged for another two years. The wine was bottled during the summer of 2009.
Historical Data
The Pian Delle Vigne estate is located 6 kilometers (3.5 miles) southwest of Montalcino. Its name comes from the eponymous area where a characteristic nineteenth century railway station is located. The property consists of 460 total acres (184 hectares), 160 of which (65 hectares) are planted to vines with generally a south-western exposure at an altitude of 430 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The estate, since the very beginning, has followed a philosophy based on aging in large casks capable of preserving the exceptional integrity and fruit of the Sangiovese grapes and endow this Brunello with a characteristic vibrant elegance. Pian delle Vigne has belonged to the Antinori family since 1995, the the year of the first Pian delle Vigne vintage.
Tasting Notes
The wine opens with a very intense ruby red color, with garnet tinges. Its fragrance is full and complex, with spicy notes, aromas of red fruit, and delicate hints of tobacco and cocoa. On the palate, the wine is very full, broad, and well-balanced, with a long and persistent finish.
Awards
Antonio Galloni 92/100 USA Wine Advocate - Robert Parker 92/100 USA Wine Enthusiast 91/100 USA Wine Spectator 90/100 USA
The Wine
Pian delle Vigne has adopted the philosophy of aging in large casks that preserve the exceptional integrity of the Sangiovese berry and impart the characteristic vibrant elegance of Brunello to the wine. Brunello Pian delle Vigne is an extraordinary expression with great finesse.
Climate
The rainy autumn and a winter with rather low average temperatures caused a slight delay in vegetative regrowth when compared to the averages of previous years. But the good meteorological conditions during the spring helped to compensate for this delay, greatly aiding the development of the vines. June, July, and August turned out to be "cool", characterized by average temperatures which were not excessive and rain at fairly regular intervals during the summer months. At harvest time the grapes were healthy, perfectly ripe, and showed great potential. Harvesting began September 15th and ended October 9th.
Vinification
The grapes were selected in two phases: the first selection took place in mid-July (called the "green selection") and the second took place shortly before the moment of harvesting, thus allowing only the best grape bunches to be brought to the cellars for vinification. The grapes were subsequently destemmed and gently pressed. Maceration took place in 125-hectoliter tanks for a period of 15 to 21 days. During this phase, the wine underwent alcoholic fermentation at temperatures not exceeding 27° C. The wine was then immediately put into oak barrels of various sizes ranging from 30 to 80 hectoliters and, after having undergone malolactic fermentation, it was aged for another two years. The wine was bottled during the summer of 2009.
Historical Data
The Pian Delle Vigne estate is located 6 kilometers (3.5 miles) southwest of Montalcino. Its name comes from the eponymous area where a characteristic nineteenth century railway station is located. The property consists of 460 total acres (184 hectares), 160 of which (65 hectares) are planted to vines with generally a south-western exposure at an altitude of 430 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The estate, since the very beginning, has followed a philosophy based on aging in large casks capable of preserving the exceptional integrity and fruit of the Sangiovese grapes and endow this Brunello with a characteristic vibrant elegance. Pian delle Vigne has belonged to the Antinori family since 1995, the the year of the first Pian delle Vigne vintage.
Tasting Notes
The wine opens with a very intense ruby red color, with garnet tinges. Its fragrance is full and complex, with spicy notes, aromas of red fruit, and delicate hints of tobacco and cocoa. On the palate, the wine is very full, broad, and well-balanced, with a long and persistent finish.
Awards
Antonio Galloni 92/100 USA Wine Advocate - Robert Parker 92/100 USA Wine Enthusiast 91/100 USA Wine Spectator 90/100 USA
Tenuta Pian delle Vigne
The Pian Delle Vigne estate is located 6 kilometers (3.5 miles) southwest of Montalcino. Its name comes from the eponymous area where a characteristic nineteenth century railway station is located. The property consists of 460 total acres (184 hectares), 160 of which (65 hectares) are planted to vines with generally a south-western exposure at an altitude of 430 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The estate’s namesake wine, Pian delle Vigne, represents Marchesi Antinori’s deeply personal interpretation of a prestigious and traditional wine such as Brunello di Montalcino. The Antinori family acquired the estate in 1995, the same year the first Brunello Pian delle Vigne was harvested.
Soil
Soil composition is essentially clay, calcareous and rich in very fine gravel.
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