Brunello di Montalcino “Piero” DOCG 2020

Az. Agr. Talenti | Tuscany
Az. Agr. Talenti di Talenti Riccardo | Pod. Pian di Conte 222 | IT 53024 Montalcino

29752220 · 0,75 l · 172,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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The Piero selection was created as a tribute to the work of Pierluigi Talenti, who has passionately selected and cultivated Sangiovese over the years. A 1.95 hectare vineyard near the centre of the winery, with unique pedoclimatic characteristics, stands out from all other vineyards for its consistent quality. The gently sloping terrain is surrounded by woods rich in marl, with a south-easterly exposure at an altitude of 410 metres above sea level, where Pierluigi pursued and cultivated his personal clonal selection in the 1970s.

Refined, dark and seductive approach, where a hint of crushed stone gives way to a mass of blackberries and cherries. These continue to unfold with notes of sage, cedar, mocha and leather. The wine has an exotic flair without ever straying from the purity of the Sangiovese grape. The textures are of pure elegance like silk draped over the senses, yet is perfectly balanced by zesty acids and a hint of sour citrus, while the depths of red and black fruits give way to inner floral and earthy tones. The tannins are barely noticeable until the finish, where the structure asserts itself and envelops the palate with youthful composure, while a hint of balsamic spice lingers. SUPERIORE.DE

"Timeless classic, intriguingly scented with berries and flowers; superb evolution with invigorating acidity and excellent tannins, overall an impeccable blend of elegant juiciness and pithy substance." Vinum

"The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Piero also shows the tobacco or spicy side we've seen in the classic Brunello, although the tonneaux-aged Piero offers a bit more concentration and richness on the finish. The baked black fruits are framed by spices, earth and sulphur. The Sangiovese tannins are soft and well integrated in this wine. Only 4,000 bottles were released." Wine Advocate

"A smoky and toasty wine centred on graphite, cedar and earthy tones. Red cherries and redcurrants dominate the fruit profile. Firm, medium to full-bodied palate with bright cherry fruit definition, weight and concentration, crisp acidity and suppleness." James Suckling

"The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Piero is dark and intense, exuding hints of ash stone, sage and incense before giving way to flavours of dried black cherries. It is seamlessly silky and supple with vibrant red berry fruit and a spike of juicy acidity that keeps the experience energised from start to finish. The 2020 finishes long and complex, leaving a sense of flint, like liquid stone, with a depth of tart blackberry balanced by a hint of blood orange over a bed of the finest tannins. The complexity here is unrivalled." Vinous