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2016 Conti Costanti

Brunello di Montalcino

99 WE / 98 DE / 97 WS / 96 VM / 94 WA

$109.89/bottle Buy Now

(In Stock This Week)

The power and intensity of Montalcino are combined with the elegance of these elevated vineyards, Costanti's Brunellos are aged eighteen months in Slavonian oak barrels, eighteen months in French tonneaux and at least twelve months in bottle.

The noble Costanti family goes back a long way – at least to Renaissance times. One of several famous counts, Costanti – Tito – was both a lawyer and a winemaker, and actually anticipated the present DOCG and DOC. Not only was he one of the very first to use the name Brunello for the Montalcino red, but the methods he used were strikingly similar to those used for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino today. Costanti Brunellos, however, were jealously guarded secrets until the early 1960s, circulating solely among the owners’ friends and family.

Fast forward to present times, Andrea was appointed the legendary count’s heir and successor in 1983 and immediately proved himself well worthy of Emilio’s trust. He not only handled his huge new responsibilities, but actually upgraded and enhanced the family’s reputation for making great Brunello. Today, he is one of the brightest names in Montalcino in his own right, and the happy father of numerous, budding new branches in the Costanti family tree.

2016 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino

99 WE / 98 DE / 97 WS / 96 VM / 94 WA

$109.89/bottle (In Stock This Week) Buy Now

This savory stunner has enticing scents of violet, rose and wild berry that gain complexity alongside notes of leather, camphor and sandalwood. The elegantly structured palate is all about precision, featuring juicy cherry, blood orange, star anise and tobacco framed in taut, refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized. Drink 2024–2046. --Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast

2015 Costanti Brunelo di Montalcino Riserva

98 WE / 95 VM / 95 DE / 95 WS / 94+ WA

$119.89/bottle (In Stock This Week) Buy Now

Aromas of ripe dark-skinned fruit, forest floor, rose and wild mint shape the enticing nose. Elegantly structured and full of flavor, the linear, focused palate delivers mature Marasca cherry, blood orange, licorice and tobacco set against a backbone of refined tannins. Drink 2023 through 2035. Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast

2015 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino

98 WE / 97 DE / 95 VM / 95 WA

$99.89/bottle (In Stock This Week) Buy Now

Fragrant and all about finesse, this gorgeous wine opens with enticing aromas of blue flower, forest floor, wild berry and a whiff of eucalyptus. It's linear and elegant, delivering succulent red cherry, pomegranate, star anise and tobacco alongside polished tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it impeccably balanced. Drink 2022–2030. Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast

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2016 Salvioni Brunello di Montalcino

100 WE / 97+ VM

$189.89/bottle (In Stock) Buy Now

Absolutely stunning, this gorgeous red has enticing aromas of wild rose, forest berries, new leather and camphor. Full-bodied and delicious, the smooth, structured palate is all about flavor, focus and finesse, doling out succulent black cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and white pepper notes framed in tightly knit, refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it impeccably balanced. Beautiful now and will continue to age and develop even more complexity for years to come. Drink 2024–2041.-- Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast

Sincerely,

Ron van Vlaardingen

Fine Wine Sales Director