Rocky soils

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 19^th 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.