Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino
The wine
Pian delle Vigne has adopted the philosophy of aging in large casks that preserve the exceptional integrity of the Sangiovese berry and vibrant elegance.
Vinification
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. Soil composition is essentially clay, calcareous and rich in very fine gravel.
Winemaking
Harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed, gently crushed and transferred into stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation occurred. Maceration on the skins took place over a period of approximately 12 days at a controlled temperature of 28 °C (82 °F). After malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to oak barrels of varying capacities, between 792 gallons and 2,113 gallons, where it aged in the barrel for two years. Pian delle Vigne was then bottled and aged for an additional lengthy period before being released.
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.
Historical Data
The Pian delle Vigne Estate is located 3.5 miles southwest of Montalcino. Its name comes from a characteristic nineteenth century railway station located on the estate. The property stretches out over an area of 460 acres of which 160 acres are planted with vineyards. The estate’s namesake wine, Pian delle Vigne, represents Marchesi Antinori’s deeply personal interpretation of a prestigious and traditional Brunello di Montalcino. The Antinori family acquired the estate in 1995, the same year the first Brunello Pian delle Vigne was harvested,the estate’s namesake wine representing Marchesi Antinori’s deeply personal interpretation of a prestigious and traditional Brunello di Montalcino.
Tasting Notes
Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino is ruby red in color. The nose presents a complex bouquet of cherries, black cherries and blood oranges that follows over to notes of violets, vanilla, and light balsamic aromas.
The palate is fresh, savory with silky, elegant tannins. The long, persistent finish is defined by notes of citrus fruit, delicate spicy aromas and hints of vanilla.
Pian delle Vigne has adopted the philosophy of aging in large casks that preserve the exceptional integrity of the Sangiovese berry and vibrant elegance.
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. Soil composition is essentially clay, calcareous and rich in very fine gravel.
Harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed, gently crushed and transferred into stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation occurred. Maceration on the skins took place over a period of approximately 12 days at a controlled temperature of 28 °C (82 °F). After malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to oak barrels of varying capacities, between 792 gallons and 2,113 gallons, where it aged in the barrel for two years. Pian delle Vigne was then bottled and aged for an additional lengthy period before being released.
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.
The Pian delle Vigne Estate is located 3.5 miles southwest of Montalcino. Its name comes from a characteristic nineteenth century railway station located on the estate. The property stretches out over an area of 460 acres of which 160 acres are planted with vineyards. The estate’s namesake wine, Pian delle Vigne, represents Marchesi Antinori’s deeply personal interpretation of a prestigious and traditional Brunello di Montalcino. The Antinori family acquired the estate in 1995, the same year the first Brunello Pian delle Vigne was harvested,the estate’s namesake wine representing Marchesi Antinori’s deeply personal interpretation of a prestigious and traditional Brunello di Montalcino.
Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino is ruby red in color. The nose presents a complex bouquet of cherries, black cherries and blood oranges that follows over to notes of violets, vanilla, and light balsamic aromas.
The palate is fresh, savory with silky, elegant tannins. The long, persistent finish is defined by notes of citrus fruit, delicate spicy aromas and hints of vanilla.
Pian delle Vigne
The Antinori family acquired the Pian delle Vigne estate in 1995, the same year the first Brunello Pian delle Vigne was harvested.
The Pian Delle Vigne estate takes its name from the eponymous area where a characteristic nineteenth century railway station is located.
