Agostina Pieri Rosso di Montalcino 2023

Agostina Pieri Rosso di Montalcino 2023

Agostina Pieri
$24.00

Grape: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2023
Type: Red

Pieri Agostina's Rosso di Montalcino is an authentic expression of the Tuscan terroir, born in the fertile hills of Montalcino, famous for their ability to produce wines of extraordinary quality. This Rosso di Montalcino DOC is made exclusively from the Sangiovese grape variety, known for its robustness and distinctive character. With a bright ruby red color, this wine offers a rich and complex bouquet on the nose, with notes of ripe red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, enhanced by nuances of sweet spices and a light vanilla touch. The well-balanced wood aging adds complexity and structure while maintaining the freshness and vivacity of the fruit. On the palate, Pieri Agostina's Rosso di Montalcino is full and enveloping, with a nice acidity that ensures freshness and drinkability. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, making this wine extremely pleasant even in its early stage of evolution. The finish is persistent, with a return of the fruity and spicy notes perceived on the nose.

When Agostina and her son, Francesco Monaci, established Pieri in 1991, they had little idea where the project would take them. But the potential was enormous: the family’s land was in the prized southern edge of Montalcino’s plateau, and Francesco’s uncle was famed producer and former consorizo president, Giancarlo Pacenti.

Pieri’s seven-hectare vineyard is perfectly situated, with a full southern exposure that allows for consistent ripeness and balance in its old, low-vigor Sangiovese clones. Grapes are harvested by hand and strictly sorted to eliminate substandard fruit. Fermentations take 25-30 days in vat and stainless steel before racking into large Slavonian oak casks and used French demi-muids.

Interestingly, this is one domaine that takes great pride in its Rosso, treating it as an equal interpretation of Montalcino’s terroir. Unlike many estates that view Rosso as a lesser Brunello, Pieri aims to make an excellent Rosso in each vintage, and only produces Brunello when select fruit offers the structure for longer aging.