Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2014

Tuscany, Italy 

Wine Advocate 91 points! 

Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino is a beautiful red wine gem from the heralded 2014 vintage. Pian delle Vigne estate is located 3.5 miles southwest from the town of Montalcino. 160 acres are planted of the 454-acre estate. Beautiful volume and texture. This wine has always marched to its own drumbeat, and this newest release is no exception. A warmer microclimate characterizes the spot where these vineyards are located, and the fruit is opulent, ripe and exuberant as a result. The Antinori house style also comes through, and the wine has a more contemporary or international outlook as a result.  

“The 2014 Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne works very nicely all said and done. It presents the light and undertone character of the vintage against the ripe and more opulent style that is associated with this vineyard site at the lower parts of southern Montalcino. These two elements result in a balanced and forthright performance. The wine opens to a dark garnet color and ripe aromas of dark cherry and blackberry followed by potting soil, rose bud and grilled herb. Some 150,000 bottles were made.” Drink 2020-2030—Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, 91 points! 

Enjoy Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino with grilled sirloin, lasagna, and aged cheeses.