100 Points Breathtakingly Gorgeous Brunello! - Decanter Magazine
Conti Costanti is always an icon. But when it receives THREE 100-point scores—from Decanter, from Brunello expert Kerin O’Keefe, and from eminent Italian-wine authority Ian D’Agata (formerly of Vinous)—well, that’s when it graduates from an object of envy to a must-have. “Beautiful, elegant, mineral, suave, pretty and elegant Brunello sums this gorgeous wine up nicely. It is one of the Brunellos of the 2019 vintage,” wrote D’Agata. O’Keefe called it “breathtakingly gorgeous.”
Sensory Features: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.
Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Vineyards:Costanti’s 24-acre vineyard, owned by the family for 200 years, was pure gold. At nearly 1,500 feet above sea level, the high-altitude site regularly produces some of the greatest Sangiovese grown in the region.
Best Served: Perfect alongside a fresh tomato and mozzarella salad, your favorite Bolognese recipe, or grilled meat.
