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2020 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino (1.5L)

2020 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino (1.5L)

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Kerin O'Keefe

The 2020 Brunello from Costanti is an absolute stunner. All about fragrance, flavor and finesse, the elegant palate opens with captivating aromas of iris, violet, perfumed berry, dark spice, whiffs of forest floor and eucalyptus that on the palate transform into wild cherry, raspberry compote, licorice, grilled rosemary and truffle. Tightly knit, velvety tannins provide seamless support while fresh acidity provides impeccable balance. A salty note lingers on the persistent finish.
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Professional Reviews

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Decanter

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....

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Vinous

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is intense and exotic, bursting from the glass with a wild blend of crushed cherries, autumnal spices, cedar and dried blood orange. This is juicy upon entry with depths of tart red berry fruits that drench the palate in primary concentration. A whiplash of acidity adds a spicy sensation toward the close. It tapers off with a sweet and sour concentration, leaving edgy tannins to resonate and the mouth watering for more as hints of licorice slowly fade. This wild child will need some time to come fully into focus. Andrea Costanti commented that the 2020 is the most concentrated wine he's ever produced from the perspective of dry extract and polyphenols, all balanced by 5.8 grams per liter of residual acidity..

Notes

Proprietor Andrea Costanti believes that the trio of vintages 2019, 2020 and 2021 are among the best ever made. In addition to the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino tasted here, I had the chance to preview a taste of the 2021 and the 2022 vintages during my visit to the winery. The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino reveals a rich textural fiber with dark fruit flavors. The baby 2022 Brunello di Montalcino was born in a hot and dry year and appears quite vertical and punchy at this time. Final reviews of these wines will be rolled out over the next two years after the respective vintages have been bottled.

Details

OriginBrunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Type/VarietalSangiovese
Alcohol Content14%
SKU1914688