COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Conti Costanti
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Conti Costanti, a winery with a winemaking history dating back to 1555. The 2017 vintage is crafted from 100% Sangiovese grown on galestro soil at altitudes between 310-440 meters. The estate is managed by Andrea Costanti, who is dedicated to preserving the family's winemaking traditions while expressing the distinct character of their Montalcino terroir. This wine is recognized for its combination of power and finesse, a characteristic attributed to its high-altitude vineyard sites.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€105
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
One of the oldest winemaking families in Montalcino, with roots back to 1555.
Fact 02
Tito Costanti is credited as one of the first to use the name 'Brunello'.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated at altitudes of 310-440 meters.
Fact 04
The 2017 vintage saw significantly reduced yields due to weather.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Brunello di Montalcino 2017 from Conti Costanti is produced from 100% Sangiovese. The grapes undergo fermentation on their skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about two weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for a total of 48 months: 18 months in tonneaux, 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels, and 12 months in bottle. The vineyards are situated at altitudes of 310-440 meters on galestro soil, with vines ranging from 6 to 25 years old. The 2017 harvest occurred between September 21st and 25th.
