Product Description
Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
100% Sangiovese. Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG is an intense ruby red with light garnet reflections. Elegant ethereal notes, sophisticated spice with nuances of suede and underbrush. Full, structured, with great balance between the alcohol and acidity. An excellent wine to cellar.
“For Costanti Winery, the authenticity of these wines rises above the fleeting trends.“
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Region: Tuscany
Vineyard Location: From vineyards East of Montalcino
Vineyard Size: 24.7 acres
Exposure: East/Southeast
Altitude: 1,020-1,445 feet above sea level
Soil: Tuscan galestro, a Schist based soil
Vine Training: Spur-pruned cordon
Vine Age: 6-28 years
Time of Harvest: Late September
Vine Density: 2,025 vines per acre
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 6,000 bottles
Vinification Process: Fermentation takes place on the skins in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks, lasting approximately two to three weeks.
Aging Process: The wine ages for 36 months in wood: 12 months in Allier tonneaux (5.0 hl) and 24 months in Slavonian barrels (30 hl) followed by at least 24 months in bottle.
Alcohol Content: 14.00%
Winemaker: Andrea Costanti & Vittorio Fiore
Cellaring: Up to 30 years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
| Weight | 19.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.3 × 12.0 × 8.9 in |
| Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
| Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 bottles per case |