Pian delle Vigne Vigna Ferrovia 2010

Climate

2010 began slowly with a rainy late winter and early spring, weather which, combined with a cool spring, slowed vine growth and development and caused a slight loss of production. The summer months were warm and sunny, and some August rains mitigated peaks of heat. The weather, from color change to full ripeness, was quite positive, leading to grapes which were fully ripe both physiologically and in terms of sugar. The harvest itself, which began on September 24th, was carried out under particularly favorable conditions.

Vinification

The estate, even before harvesting had begun, had already made a selection of the crop, thinning the grapes first in early July and then before picking was to start. This, together with a climatically positive growing season, insured that the harvested grapes of high quality, ripe both technically and physiologically. After destemming and a soft pressing, the must fermented on its skins for three to four weeks. The extraction was carried out using soft techniques to fully respect the quality and integrity of the grapes. The aging period lasted approximately two and a half years and took place first in 130 gallon puncheons and then in casks which, at times, reached 800 gallons in capacity. Bottling took place in April of 2014.

Tasting Notes

An intense ruby red in color with light garnet highlights, the 2010 Vignaferrovia expresses n the nose notes of ripe, and at times jammy, fruit along with balsamic and spicy sensations accompanied by aromas of leather and tobacco. The flavors are powerful and decisive, supple and silky in their initial impact and with an excellence balance between tannins and acidity which add to the freshness and length on the flow. Savory, vibrant, and persistent, the finish and aftertaste bring back the aromatic notes of the nose, from ripe fruit to spice and bitter chocolate.

Awards

James Suckling 98/100 USA Antonio Galloni 92/100 USA Wine Enthusiast 94/100 USA Wine Spectator 93/100 USA

Pian delle Vigne Vignaferrovia

The Wine

Vignaferrovia is only produced in the finest vintages from the grapes of a small 4 hectare (10 acre) parcel in the vineyard adjacent to the 19th century railway station on the estate. The soil is principally calcareous clay rich in small stones. The wine is elegant and captivating, characterized by a dense tannic structure complemented by freshness and sweetness. The first vintage of Vignaferrovia to be produced was 2004. It was not produced in 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014 and 2017.

Pian delle Vigne Vignaferrovia

The first half of spring 2019 saw higher-than-average temperatures followed by cool dry weather in the final half of the season. During the month of May, occasional precipitation led to a slight delay in vegetative growth but did guarantee excellent groundwater reserves in vineyard soils. Despite hot temperature during the summer months, no extreme heat spikes were registered in the area surrounding Pian delle Vigne where well-distributed rainfall and optimal temperature swings between day/night that provided ideal conditions for Sangiovese to reach full maturity. The grape harvest for Pian delle Vigne Vignaferrovia took place on September 27th, 2019.

This growing season’s favorable climate trends together with a meticulous selection of grape clusters guaranteed that perfectly whole, healthy, and ripe fruit was brought to the cellar for vinification. The grapes were destemmed, gently crushed then transferred into truncated cone shaped stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation occurred. Maceration on the skins lasted for approximately two weeks and was then introduced into oak for aging. The gradual and well-balanced aging phase began in small barrels of varying capacities, from 5 hl to 15 hl and up to 30 hl, and continued for a period of over two years. Pian delle Vigne Vignaferrovia was later bottled on May 25th, 2022 and began a lengthy period of aging in the bottle before being released.

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. Vignaferrovia is produced only in superior vintages from a small, 10 acre (4 hectare) vineyard plot adjacent to the 19th century railroad station and perched on soils which consist principally of clay and calcareous elements, rich in small stones as well. It was not produced in 2005, 2008 and 2011.

Pian delle Vigne Vignaferrovia 2019 is ruby red in color with garnet hues. The nose reveals its complex and pleasant character: notes of cocoa, vanilla and tobacco lead to hints of red fruit, in particular black cherries, plum jam, apricots and blood oranges, aromas typical of the Sangiovese berry. Its bouquet is completed by balsamic notes of rosemary and sage. The palate is vibrant and enjoyable, it opens supple with notes of chocolate, then evolves into elegant and fresh. The long rich finish offers silky velvety impressions on the palate accompanied by notes of red fruit, spices and cocoa.

Tenuta Pian delle Vigne

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. Pian delle Vigne stretches out over an area of 184 hectares (454 acres) of which 83 hectares (205 acres) are planted with vineyards that grow at an altitude of approximately 130 meters (426 feet) above sea level and enjoy a southwestern exposure. 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

Calcareous clay soil with an abundance of fine gravel and stones.

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