The 2020 vintage of Pian Delle Vigne, Brunello di Montalcino is a delightful ruby red colour in the glass with fresh aromas of blood oranges and plums, complemented by balsamic and subtle vanilla notes. On the palate, it is vibrant and structured, featuring savoury tannins with a pleasant grip balanced by remarkable freshness. The long, persistent finish reveals layers of fruity, spicy, and vanilla flavours.

Critic Review

JancisRobinson.com: 16Pts  
Drinking Window: 2025 – 2032

"Mid ruby. Still compact and a little closed on the nose. Very slowly, concentrated cherry-fruit notes emerge. Lots of juice and fruit on the palate. Generous fruit finish with attractive gravelly tannins. Completely ready now."
Walter Speller

Decanter Magazine: 91Pts (2019 Vintage)
Drinking Window: 2024 - 2033

"Produced since 1995, when Antinori purchased this sprawling property in Montalcino’s southwest, Pian delle Vigne expresses the balmy, Mediterranean side of Montalcino. Ebullient in its aromas of cinnamon, mint and pepper, the 2019 offers instant appeal. The palate is soft and supple in raspberry fruit with plush velvety tannins to match. These sneak up but are ultimately kept in check. Citrussy acidity buoys, and a finale of peppermint and nutmeg enchants. While I don’t see this making old bones, it will provide plenty of pleasure over the next eight to 10 years."
Michaela Morris

About the Producer

The Pian delle Vigne estate is located 6 kilometers (3.5 miles) southwest of Montalcino. Pian delle Vigne stretches out over an area of 184 hectares (454 acres) of which 83 hectares (205 acres) are planted with vineyards. The estate’s namesake wine, Pian delle Vigne, represents Marchesi Antinori’s deeply personal interpretation of a prestigious and traditional wine such as Brunello di Montalcino. The Antinori family acquired the estate in 1995, the same year the first Brunello Pian delle Vigne was harvested.

Vineyard and Winery

The 2020 growing season started out with dry conditions during January and February. Once the buds emerged from dormancy at the end of March, typical weather set in and lasted until the end of July with abundant sunshine and occasional rain showers that guaranteed full reservoirs in vineyard soils. The summer months brought higher temperatures, especially in August, but were uninterrupted by heat spikes. Optimal temperature swings between day and night revitalized the vines providing ideal conditions to begin the ripening phase. Harvesting operations began just after mid-September and were completed the last week of the month.

Harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed, gently crushed and transferred into stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation occurred. Maceration on the skins took place over a period of approximately 12 days at a controlled temperature of 28 °C (82 °F). After malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to oak barrels of varying capacities, between 30 hl and 80 hl, where it aged in the barrel for two years. Pian delle Vigne was then bottled and aged for an additional lengthy period before being released.