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Pietroso · Montalcino, Italy

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Pietroso Brunello di Montalcino

Pietroso Brunello di Montalcino

Dry on the palate, harmonious, fine acidity, pleasant tannins and an elegant finish.

— Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler, Falstaff · 2019 Read the review
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“Dry on the palate, harmonious, fine acidity, pleasant tannins and an elegant finish.” 95 · Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler · Falstaff · 2019
“Cranberry fruited, citrussy in acidity and stony in accents, with layers of powdery, textured tannins holding everything together.” 94 · Decanter · 2019
$185.00
$185.00
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Vintage
Grape
Sangiovese 100%
ABV
14.5%
Size
750ml
Region
Montalcino · Italy
Winemaker
Gianni Pignattai / Andrea Pignattai

Pietroso is a family owned winery operated by Gianni Pignattai and his wife Cecilia located on the southern slopes of Montalcino at about 400 metres. Ideally situated with viticulture references dating back to the 14th century it is now one of the pre-eminent producers of Brunello di Montalcino. Ian D’Agata from Vinous says “I can’t think of a single Montalcino estate that has improved more over the last 15 years than Pietroso” The Montosoli wine is made from a single vineyard on the famous Montosoli hill of Montalcino

Bright dark red-ruby. Expressive aromas of blueberry, nutmeg, flowers and herbs, with an undertone of graphite; with a much darker nose than usual. Bright and subtle, with stone fruit and spice flavors framed by harmonious acidity. Elegant, with a suave, classically dry finish.

Producer
Pietroso sits just outside the walls of Montalcino, on stony ground where vines have grown since 1363. The modern estate was started in the 1970s by Domenico 'Delfo' Berni and is run today by his grandson Gianni Pignattai and family, with son Andrea trained in oenology. Around 6.5 hectares of Sangiovese across five parcels — including a plot on the famed Montosoli hill — are worked by hand, fermented with native yeasts and aged in large oak.

Tasting note
Bright dark red-ruby. Expressive aromas of blueberry, nutmeg, flowers and herbs, with an undertone of graphite; with a much darker nose than usual. Bright and subtle, with stone fruit and spice flavors framed by harmonious acidity. Elegant, with a suave, classically dry finish.
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