{"product_id":"2015-conti-costanti-brunello-di-montalcino-375ml","title":"2015 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino 375ml","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were able to get more of this fantastic half bottle buy of Costanti after selling out in one day! Costanti is one of the truly classic producers of Tuscany, and their Brunello has seen very little change over the years, staying firmly rooted in tradition. The Costanti family’s history in Montalcino dates back to the 1500s, and they were among the earliest families to help define the identity of Brunello and bring the region's wines into the modern world. Today, the estate farms 12 hectares of organically worked vineyards at roughly 400 meters elevation, where galestro soils, high-altitude freshness, and careful farming all contribute to the complexity and balance that define the wines. Current winemaker Andrea Costanti has often emphasized the impact that vineyard elevation and organic farming have on aromatic complexity, and after tasting mature bottles, it is easy to see why. The 2015 vintage was a dream year for Brunello, giving ripe fruit, depth, and polished tannins, and Costanti’s version is one of the estate’s most significant modern efforts, combining the generosity of the vintage with the structure, elegance, and restraint of a truly traditional house. It is also especially rare to find great Brunello in half-bottle format, making this a very compelling way to access one of Montalcino’s top classic producers in this fun size. We have excellent pricing on these today, and finds like these are few and far between, so grab some while you can!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter 97 points! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for 36 months in a mix of Allier tonneaux and Slavonian 30hl casks. Andrea Costanti allows long, infusion-like ferments for plenty of contact with the enriching lees. This is a pristine Brunello of classic character, combining levity and depth, precision and wildness. It’s unforced, yet magnetic and poised. (Drink between 2022-2045)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Advocate (Monica Larner) 95 points! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Conti Costanti 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is vinous and ripe with lots of energy that comes from plummy black fruit and dried blackberry. The wine is front-loaded with those varietal tones, but the mouthfeel reveals a more delicate and softer approach than you might expect given the potency of that first nose. The wine achieves harmony, and offers a nice, long finish. The label states that fruit comes from the Colle al Matrichese, but I am not sure if that is an official estate vineyard designation. Either way, this is a serious cellar-worthy Brunello to sip and consider with a platter of fine cheeses.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinous (Eric Guido) 93+ points! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Costanti's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino explodes from the glass with a classic display of leather, dusty earth, dried strawberries, and savory spice. On the palate, soft, silky textures usher in ripe red fruits, complemented by sweet spices and brisk acids, which create a pure, feminine expression, as hints of fine tannin slowly mount. The finish is medium in length, with just a slight tug of tannic heft. It captures the sun-kissed nature of the vintage wonderfully, and while the 2015 may not be a wine for the ages, it will provide quite a bit of pleasure with mid-term cellaring. (Drink between 2020-2028)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Envoyer Imports ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53791219679600,"sku":"53791219679600","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/8188\/2951\/files\/costanti.jpg?v=1779807431","url":"https:\/\/www.envoyerfinewines.com\/products\/2015-conti-costanti-brunello-di-montalcino-375ml","provider":"Envoyer Imports ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}