Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Pian delle Vigne

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Pian delle VigneThe Brunello di Montalcino from Pian delle Vigne in Tuscany reveals a dense, ruby-red color in the glass. When the glass is tilted slightly, a transition of the wine color toward garnet red is visible at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. Swirling the glass, this red wine demonstrates high density and richness, which is evident by pronounced church window tears running down the inside of the glass. The nose of this Tuscan red wine entices with hints of blackberry, lilac, lily, and black cherry. As the aromatics are explored further, notes of dark chocolate, gingerbread spices, and vanilla emerge. This wine impresses with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with an exceptionally low residual sugar content. As expected from a wine in the Icon Wine segment, this Italian delights with exquisite balance despite its dryness. Aromatics do not necessarily require sugar. Full-bodied and complex, this dense, creamy, silky, and velvety red wine presents itself on the palate. The finish of this matured red wine from the Tuscany wine region, specifically from Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, is distinguished by an extraordinary aftertaste. The afterglow is further complemented by mineral notes characteristic of the soils rich in clay and limestone. Vinification of Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino The robust Brunello di Montalcino from Italy is a single-varietal wine made from the Sangiovese grape. In Tuscany, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow in soils of limestone, clay, and marl. Brunello di Montalcino is a classic Old World wine in the purest sense, emanating an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. A significant influence on the development of the terroir is also the fact that Sangiovese grapes thrive under a warm climate. This results in particularly well-ripened grapes and a somewhat higher alcohol content in the wine. When perfectly mature, the grapes for Brunello di Montalcino are harvested exclusively by hand, without the aid of coarse or less selective machines. After harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the press house, where they are carefully sorted and gently crushed. The fermentation then takes place in large wooden vessels at controlled temperatures. This is followed by a maturation period of 30 months in large and small oak barrels. Food Pairing Recommendations for Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly with chickpea curry, veal sirloin with beans and tomatoes, or Osso Buco. Awards for Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino In addition to offering excellent value for money, this red wine from Pian delle Vigne has also received numerous awards and top ratings above 90 points. Specifically, for the 2015 vintage: Vinous Antonio Galloni - 94 points Falstaff - 96 points James Suckling - 94 points Wine Enthusiast - 94 points