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100-Point Brunello
98-Point Super-Dolomite
2019 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino
100 DE / 100 KO / 96 VM / 18+ JR
$109.89 (750ml) In Stock – Buy Now
$219.89 (1.5L) In Stock – Buy Now
2019 San Leonardo Vigneti delle Dolomiti
98 JS / 98 DE / 96 VM
$88.89 (750ml) In Stock – Buy Now
Our latest container just landed and I noticed a few gems from Italy amongst the wines. A truly stunning 2019 Brunello from Conti Constanti, with 100 points from Decanter and Kerin O’Keefe, in both 750ml and 1.5L format. And a 98 point red from Trentino-Alto Adige, San Leonardo 2019, a blend of 60% Cabernet, 30% Carmenere and 10% Merlot.
Both of these wines are very special, but so young and ready for your cellar!
2019 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino
$109.89 (750ml) In Stock – Buy Now
$219.89 (1.5L) In Stock – Buy Now
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
2019 San Leonardo Vigneti delle Dolomiti
$88.89 (750ml) In Stock – Buy Now
#31 James Suckling Top 100 Italian 2024
#56 James Suckling Top 100 2024
#67 Vinous Top 100 2024
98 JS / 98 DE / 96 VM
The cool profile of this wine is clear from the fresh and spicy aromas of red currants and blackcurrants, leafy lightness, bell peppers and leather, with hints of smoke. The complexity of the nose is supported by an elegant palate (don’t look for power here), with a structure of filigreed tannins, crisp, integrated acidity, a medium body and a long, super savory aftertaste reminiscent of dark cherries. Drinkable now, but better from 2034. - James Suckling
The 2019 opens with the most gorgeous, complex fragrance of sage, menthol and clove, slightly creamy black berries, damp earth and spice. In the mouth it's really intense, textured and precise; a core of ripe black berries and some red fruit touches, framed by wood, tobacco and fine, supple tannins. There's a ferrous, saline vein coursing through the centre, and it reaches a lingering finish showcasing sapid dark berries, balsamic herbs and gentle spice, evolving into fresh and dried cherry as it strides away into the sunset. Generous yet beautifully poised, this is among the finest vintages of Tenuta San Leonardo so far. - JB, Decanter
Also available:
2016 San Leonardo Vigneti delle Dolomiti
97+ WA / 96 VM / 95 DE / 95 FS / 17++ JR
$79.89 (750ml) In Stock – Buy Now
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