Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino Antinori 2018

Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino by Antinori, takes its name from the family's estate located 6 km southwest of Montalcino. The Estate consists of 184 hectares, 70 of which are under vine, mainly exposed to the southwest at an altitude of about 130 metres above sea level. Pian delle Vigne has always pursued the large-barrel philosophy, which preserves the extraordinary integrity of the Sangiovese fruit and gives Brunello its characteristic vibrant elegance. The estate has been owned by the Antinori family since 1995, the year of the first harvest of Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.

Vinification
In this vintage, the harvest began at the beginning of September and was completed by the end of the same month, slightly earlier than the historical average. On arrival at the winery, the grapes were destemmed and softly crushed before being transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place. Maceration lasted an average of 12 days at a temperature of 28 °C, with subsequent malolactic fermentation.

Refinement
At the end of malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to oak casks of between 30 and 80 hl where it began its maturation in wood. After 2 years, it left the large cask to embark on the long bottle ageing process.

Awards and Recognition
Year 2016 - Guida Vitae AIS - 3 Viti
Year 2016 - Decanter World Wine Award - 93 Punti
Year 2016 - Guida Bibenda - 4 Grappoli
Year 2016 - Robert Parker - 93 Punti
Year 2017 - James Suckling - 93 Punti