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 wine is elegant and captivating.
Vinification
The Vignaferrovia vineyard takes its name from a characteristic old nineteenth century railway station still located a short distance from the vines. The Antinori family wanted to give their own deeply personal interpretation of the historic wine, Brunello di Montalcino.
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 with vines growing on rocky, gravelly soils, a condition that naturally limits the grapevine’s growth rate and enhances the quality of the berries. Southwestern vineyard exposure allows sea breezes to mitigate hot summer temperatures and limit heat spikes.
Winemaking
The grapes were destemmed, gently crushed then transferred into stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation occurred. Maceration on the skins took place over a period of approximately 3 weeks and was introduced directly into oak for aging. The gradual and well-balanced aging phase began in small barrels of varying capacities, from 132 gallons up to 792 gallons, and continued for a period of over two years followed by a lengthy period of aging in the bottle before being released.
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.
Tasting Notes
The wine is elegant and captivating, characterized by a dense tannic structure complemented by freshness and sweetness. The nose is engaging and complex: notes of ripe fruit and citrus fruit lead over to aromas of tobacco, cocoa, cloves, and fresh balsamic impressions.
The palate is rich, dense and is accompanied by excellent freshness and silky vibrant tannins. The finish is long and persistent, characterized by pleasant hints of jam and bitter cocoa.
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 wine is elegant and captivating.
The Vignaferrovia vineyard takes its name from a characteristic old nineteenth century railway station still located a short distance from the vines. The Antinori family wanted to give their own deeply personal interpretation of the historic wine, Brunello di Montalcino.
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 with vines growing on rocky, gravelly soils, a condition that naturally limits the grapevine’s growth rate and enhances the quality of the berries. Southwestern vineyard exposure allows sea breezes to mitigate hot summer temperatures and limit heat spikes.
The grapes were destemmed, gently crushed then transferred into stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation occurred. Maceration on the skins took place over a period of approximately 3 weeks and was introduced directly into oak for aging. The gradual and well-balanced aging phase began in small barrels of varying capacities, from 132 gallons up to 792 gallons, and continued for a period of over two years followed by a lengthy period of aging in the bottle before being released.
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 wine is elegant and captivating, characterized by a dense tannic structure complemented by freshness and sweetness. The nose is engaging and complex: notes of ripe fruit and citrus fruit lead over to aromas of tobacco, cocoa, cloves, and fresh balsamic impressions.
The palate is rich, dense and is accompanied by excellent freshness and silky vibrant tannins. The finish is long and persistent, characterized by pleasant hints of jam and bitter cocoa.
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.
