PIERI AGOSTINA
The lush and lavish
Brunello di Montalcino 2007
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
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October 18, 2012
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Pieri Agostina
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2007
REGION: Tuscany, ITALY VARIETALS: 100% Sangiovese Grosso PRICE: $65.00/bottle FORMAT: 6x750mL AVAILABLE: 15 six-packs DRINKABILITY: now - 2025 94+ POINTS - Wine Advocate (April 2012, Issue #200)
"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is compelling from the very first taste. It boasts fabulous concentration and depth, with just enough tannin and aromatic complexity to balance some of the wine's more overt leanings. Dark red cherries, flowers, licorice, mint and spices are layered into the big, dramatic finish. Hints of kirsch and rose petals linger in the empty glass. The 2007 is distinguished by an open, Pinot-like bouquet and a voluptuous personality. The wine was aged one year in cask and a second year in 600-liter demi-muids. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2027.Also Available in limited quantities:
Pieri Agostina Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2010
price:$35.00/bottle 12x750mL
12 cases available
91 POINTS - Wine Advocate The 2010 vintage was rated 5 stars (Classic Vintage) by the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino. The 2010 Rosso is a great snapshot of Pieri Agostina's Brunello di Montalcino.
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View of the Vineyards at Pieri Agostina
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Pieri Agostina may have inherited 10 hectares of vineyards from his father, however it was his son Francesco Monaci who inherited the genes of a great winemaker. Francesco is a man of determination and has a serious taste for quality. He is the nephew of famed producer Giancarlo Pacenti, the esteemed and respected winemaker of Siro Pacenti. With his craftsmanship he has elevated the quality and status of Pieri Agostina to a new level. Founded in 1991 (1994 being their first Brunello release) they have fast gained a reputation as one of the best producers in the region. The vineyards benefit from a full southern exposure. This allows for exceptional ripeness even in the old, low-vigor clones favored by Francesco. His aim is to achieve the purest possible expression of Sangiovese Grosso in both the Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino. In fact Pieri Agostina is one of the few estates to take Rosso as seriously as Brunello, and Pieri is one of the only producers to receive Gambero Rosso's prestigious Tre Bicchieri for his Rosso di Montalcino. Francesco's wines have power but velvety tannins, great presence of fresh fruits and rich complexity in the finish.
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