
Conti Costanti, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019
€210.00
Conti Costanti, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019
Product Description
The Costanti family has owned this 10-hectare estate in Montalcino for over 200 years. Andrea Costanti inherited it from his uncle in the mid-1980s and has worked hard to make Conti Costanti one of the best producers in the region.
The Conti Costanti style is characterised by striking elegance and intensity, combining Montalcino's characteristic power with a fragrancy derived from high-elevation vineyards in the northern part of the zone. These vineyards are planted over 400 metres above sea level on galestro soil, which is typical of the area. This friable rock soil, also found in Chianti Classico, is particularly suited to producing top-quality Sangiovese.
The Rosso di Montalcino is elegant yet intense, offering a wonderful introduction to the Costanti style. The Brunello di Montalcino has wonderful elegance and balance with good concentration and silky tannins. The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a fantastically complex example with great structure complemented by balancing acidity, a signature of the estate. The ‘Ardingo’ is a 100% Merlot sourced from a four-hectare vineyard in Monte Calbello. Planted in 1990 at an elevation of 300-350 metres, the soils here are mainly composed of clay. The resulting wine is defined by elegant cherry and red berries aromas, complemented by excellent structure and velvety tannins.
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Product Reviews
Critics Review
97 points – Eric Guido, October 2024, Vinous.com “The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva displays all of the characteristics of the vintage that make this year truly special. Darkly floral and captivating, it exudes class with a radiant blend of dried black cherries, sage, lavender, hints of pine and a cooling whiff of white smoke. This balances depths of ripe red berry fruit with sweet spices and violet inner florals, all accelerated by brilliant acidity. Tactile mineral tones add a crunchy sensation, while a balsamic tinge and cranberry hints offer a pleasantly tart resonance, finishing long, structured and completely classic”
97 Points - Michaela Morris, November 2024, Decanter.com “A first whiff evokes autumn woodlands – moist earth, fragrant undergrowth and toasted chestnut. It progresses confidently with flair. Ripe cherry and redcurrant burst from the core with background notes of cocoa dusted herbs. Layers of refined tannins are intricately and tightly knit, while bracing acidity imparts levity. The finish reverberates with a distinct mineral sensation. I am not sure this will outlive the estate’s stunning 2016 (the last Riserva release), however it will be a true pleasure to assess the two side by side during their long-distance journey”