2019 Conti Costanti

Brunello di Montalcino

"Beathtakingly Gorgeous"

100 Points Decanter

100 Points Kerin O'Keefe

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The Costantis are an old Sienese family dating back to the fifteenth century. They were an important family that were very involved in the creation of the Republic of Siena. One interesting story is in the late 1500s, Marco Antonio Costanti would rub his pale and emaciated face with dark Montalcino wine to reassure his people that he was healthy during the sieges on Siena. When the republic ended, the Costanti family decided to stay in Montalcino and eventually make wine. In the late 1800s it was Tito Costanti along with a few other producers who were the first to present the wine as Brunello di Montalcino.

Today Andrea Costanti is the 6^th generation to carry on the tradition of winemaking, and “although he has a great respect for the Brunello tradition, he is continually looking to the future with his far-reaching innovations.”

2019 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino

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100 DE / 100 KO / 96 VM / 18+ JR

I remember tasting Costanti’s 2019 Rosso di Montalcino in 2021 and thinking how Brunello-esque it was: the sturdy structure was almost uncharacteristic, yet it certainly boded well for the Brunello. Simply gloriously sculpted, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is indeed statuesque and stately. While it doesn’t give everything up all at once, it is gracious in its presentation. From chestnut forest and sweet earth, to anise and orange extract, the aromas are visceral, and boundless depths of wild red berries suffuse the palate. It vibrates with scintillating acidity and long, tactile tannins which stretch out leisurely. I bet that Rosso has hit its stride now – if you have some, it’s what you'll want to drink while waiting for this captivatingly beautiful Brunello. I can't help but imagine what next year’s Riserva release has in store.-Michaela Morris, Decanter

The 2019 Brunello from Costanti is breathtakingly gorgeous. Combining the intensity of the vintage and the hallmark finesse that defines the wines of this historic estate, this is a wine Brunello lovers will want in their cellars. It opens with heady aromas of fragrant blue flower, woodland berry, forest floor and new leather that on the palate segue into juicy Marasca cherry, wild raspberry, blood orange, menthol and baking spice. Firm, ultra-refined tannins offer support while bright acidity keeps it beautifully balanced and vibrant. What. A. Stunner. Drink 2027–2044. Abv: 14% Kerin O’Keefe November 2023

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