Pian delle Vigne, a distinguished estate within the Marchesi Antinori portfolio, presents its Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016. Situated in the southwest of Montalcino, the vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate and diverse soils, predominantly clay and limestone, contributing to the profound character of its Sangiovese Grosso.
The 2016 vintage is widely celebrated as exceptional for Brunello, marked by optimal growing conditions that yielded grapes of remarkable concentration and balance. Following strict DOCG regulations, this wine undergoes a minimum of two years of maturation in large Slavonian oak casks (botti), a traditional choice that allows for slow, gentle evolution and integration of tannins without imparting overt oak flavour. Further bottle ageing ensures a wine of significant complexity and longevity, embodying the quintessential power and elegance of Montalcino.
Tasting notes
The 2016 Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino reveals a deep ruby hue, evolving towards garnet with age. The bouquet is complex and layered, offering pronounced aromas of ripe red cherry, plum, and dried cranberry, interwoven with notes of tobacco, leather, forest floor, and subtle balsamic undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied and authoritative, with a firm yet refined tannic structure and vibrant acidity that promises exceptional longevity. Flavours echo the nose, augmented by hints of liquorice and spice, culminating in a persistent, elegant finish. This is a Brunello built for the cellar, poised to develop further tertiary complexities over decades.