Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino 2020

Critical Acclaim: 98 pts Kerin O'Keefe; 97 pts Decanter; 95 pts Vinous; 94 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; 93 pts Wine Spectator.

About the Wine: Conti Costanti is one of Montalcino's historic benchmark estates, known for Brunello that carries power with real elegance. The 2020 vintage is a richer, more concentrated expression, but the wine still has the acidity and savory detail that keep it classic.

Winemaker's Tasting Notes: Dark cherry, plum, violet, cedar, eucalyptus, licorice, rosemary, dried orange, and earthy spice. Full and structured, with firm tannins, lively acidity, and a long, savory finish.

"When I tried Costanti’s 2020 Rosso in 2022, Andrea described the vintage as better suited for Brunello given the high dry extract and sturdy structure. Indeed, his 2020 Brunello is one of the vintage’s anomalies. It possesses rare profundity and decisiveness of tannins. The nose invites with plum blossom, dark currants, mint and an earthy undertow. Upfront tannins are substantial, grainy and crisp, and the sour cherry and cranberry core soars from the depths bringing bitter cocoa, coffee and alpine herbs along for the ride. Juicy acidity rings out and a distinct saltiness permeates the finish. Nevertheless, it is that unwavering backbone that currently commands, promising a long life ahead."- Decanter. 

"From galestro-rich soils, the Conti Costanti 2020 Brunello di Montalcino offers a full bouquet of sweet fruit and spice. The wine is plump and rich in personality with sweet tannins and some phenolic heft due to the warm growing conditions. However, its velvety texture and full-bodied approach offer enough padding to smooth it over. Production is 34,000 bottles and larger formats."- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. 

"There's a burst of cherry and plum flavors in this effusive red, along with eucalyptus, wild herb and earth accents. Exuberant and all knees and elbows today, but all of the components are there for aging over the short to medium term. Best from 2028 through 2045. 2,917 cases made, 750 cases imported."- Wine Spectator. 

Serving Suggestion: Pair with grilled steak, lamb, wild boar ragu, mushroom pasta, or aged Tuscan cheeses. Decant for 45 to 60 minutes if opening now.

Varietal: Sangiovese Grosso.