Pietranera - Brunello di Montalcino 2019

Pietranera is located in the heart of Montalcino, between Val d'Arbia and Val d'Orcia. The Peluso Centolani family bought it in 1979 as a hunting preserve, when it consisted of only 10 hectares. In 1983, they produced their first vintage of Brunello di Montalcino. After years of large investments in planting new vines, building new facilities and renovating the estate, Pietranera is now one of the largest and most famous wine estates in Montalcino, with it's vineyards, olive groves, arable land and woods covering approximately 200 hectares. 45 hectares are planted to vine, cultivated solely with Sangiovese for their Brunello. The vineyards are located on the southeast side of the hill, facing the Amiata Mountain, which is an ancient volcano. They benefit from the steady presence of the sun, making these wines warm, dry, velvety and well-balanced, with elegant body, minerality, and expressive tannins. All wines are made organically.

The Pietranera Brunello di Montalcino is made from 100% Sangiovese, fermented in stainless steel vats and aged 24-30 months in Slavonian oak barrels. This Brunello pours an intense ruby red color offering expressive aromas of sour cherry, dried herbs and earth. The wine is supple and fresh on the palate with good depth and concentration of flavor, all leading to a lengthy and elegant finish. Enjoy with a pork ragù or seared T-Bone steak.