free UK delivery for orders over £150
A fantastically complex wine, with impressive aromas and layers of intricate flavours. A strong structure is matched by balancing acidity, finishing on a rounded, elegant note.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Producer
The Costanti family has owned this 10 hectare estate for over 200 years. Andrea Costanti inherited it from his uncle in the mid-1980s, and has worked hard to take it to its current positon as one of the very best in Montalcino. The style is characterised by a striking elegance and intensity, combining the power of Montalcino with the elegance that comes from vineyards situated at a high altitude in the northern part of the zone. The vineyards are planted over 400 metres above sea level, on galestro soil that is typical of the area. This friable rock soil is also found in Chianti Classico, and is particularly suited to the production of good Sangiovese.
Vineyards
Costanti has ten hectares of vineyards just outside the town of Montalcino. They are planted at 400-450 metres above sea level on galestro soil. The vines range from 6-25 years old. The Riserva is made from a selection of the best grapes from the estate’s oldest vineyards.
Vinification
Fermentation took place on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and lasted approximately two weeks. After fermentation, the wine remained in oak for 36 months, of which the first 18 were in large Slavonian barrels (30 hectolitre and above) and the second 18 months in French tonneaux (3.5-6 hectolitre capacity). The wine remained in bottle for a further 24 months before release.
- SHIPPED WITHIN 2 WORKING DAYS
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN
Mari Deli & Dining offers a wide range of fine food, from cheeses to homemade pasta dishes, from organic vegetables to salami and prosciutto – not to mention some great Italian coffee and homemade ice cream! We are situated at the Hammersmith end of Chiswick Mall, one of the loveliest areas in London.
AWARDS 2022
In December 2022 Mari Deli & Dining won Best Business for Hospitality and Leisure in the West London Chambers of Commerce Awards! We are grateful to all of our customers, supporters and team members for making this possible.
BEST PRODUCTS
All of our products are carefully selected from the best farmers and artisans in Italy and brought to you.