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Piancornello, Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Italy / Red

Piancornello, Brunello di Montalcino 2019

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Fruit

Earth

Acid

Body

Tannins

Notes from Volio Imports:

"The Pieri family bought the Piancornello estate in 1950 and initially grew fruit to sell locally, until 1991, when they began vinifying and selling their own estate wines. Piancornello is now owned and operated by Claudio Monaci and Silvia Batazzi, with plans to eventually pass the property along to their two daughters. An 18th-century farmhouse anchors this organically-cultivated estate in the pristine nature of Montalcino, rubbing shoulders with centuries-old olive groves and Brunello vineyards. On their 10 hectares of vineyards, Piancornello cultivates predominantly Sangiovese vines with some Ciliegiolo. Their Sangiovese clones were chosen carefully to achieve low yields and looser bunches.

Piancornello takes its name from the hamlet just South of Montalcino where the winery is located. Its warmer and drier climate, as compared to the neighboring Chianti region, and proximity to the Mediterranean sea (45 km away) make this a prized site for winemaking. The Orcia Valley carries the sea breeze all the way to the vineyard, creating a microclimate that allows for an early harvest before the autumn rain. Piancornello’s vineyards grow on moderately sloped hills in rocky, volcanic soils with southern exposures, creating full-bodied, mineral wines.

A classic style Brunello di Montalcino from the southern slopes of this great appellation. In fact, Piancornello is located just outside of the town of Sant’Angelo in Colle, an area considered to be among the finest for the production of Brunello. Spurred cordon."

Country
Italy
Sub-Region
Brunello di Montalcino
Region
Tuscany
Varieties
Sangiovese
Farming
Biodynamic
Soil
Galestro clay, with limestone and shale
Winemaking
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. A minimum aging of 24 months in oak barrels is followed by at least 4 months of aging in bottles. Total minimum aging requirement of 5 years after harvest.