# Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (2017)

- **Producer:** Conti Costanti
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Tuscany, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €105
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe fruit, red plum, black plum, black cherry, red cherry, cedar, vanilla, cloves, leather, tobacco, dried fruit, earth

## About this wine

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Conti Costanti, a winery with a winemaking history dating back to 1555. The 2017 vintage is crafted from 100% Sangiovese grown on galestro soil at altitudes between 310-440 meters. The estate is managed by Andrea Costanti, who is dedicated to preserving the family's winemaking traditions while expressing the distinct character of their Montalcino terroir. This wine is recognized for its combination of power and finesse, a characteristic attributed to its high-altitude vineyard sites.

## Interesting facts

- One of the oldest winemaking families in Montalcino, with roots back to 1555.
- Tito Costanti is credited as one of the first to use the name 'Brunello'.
- Vineyards are situated at altitudes of 310-440 meters.
- The 2017 vintage saw significantly reduced yields due to weather.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and robust tannins are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. The acidity cuts through the richness of meats and fats, while the tannins bind with the proteins, softening the wine and enhancing the savory flavors of the food. Complex dishes with earthy or herbal notes can also complement the wine's aromatic profile.

## Wine making process

The Brunello di Montalcino 2017 from Conti Costanti is produced from 100% Sangiovese. The grapes undergo fermentation on their skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about two weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for a total of 48 months: 18 months in tonneaux, 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels, and 12 months in bottle. The vineyards are situated at altitudes of 310-440 meters on galestro soil, with vines ranging from 6 to 25 years old. The 2017 harvest occurred between September 21st and 25th.