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BRUNELLO PIAN DELLE VIGNE 1995 - ANTINORI

The Pian delle Vigne estate, located six kilometers to the south of the town of Montalcino above the Orcia river valley, has belonged to the Antinori family since 1995. It takes its name from a typical railroad station of the 19th century situated within the estate’s confines and still in use.
The total surface area of the Pian delle Vigne estate is 184 hectares (470 acres), 65 of which (over 160 acres) are planted to vines; there are two hectares (five acres) of olive groves and 117 hectares of woods.

CLASSIFICATION
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

BLEND
100 % Sangiovese (locally called "Brunello")

CLIMATE
The weather pattern in 1995 was fairly irregular, with some rain during the growing season and below-normal Summer temperatures. The grapes ripened about a week later than normal, but with high natural acids improving the primary aromas. A careful selction of the grapes was made, and the warm dry conditions during harvest resulted in excellent grape quality.

VINIFICATION
The grapes were separated from the stems and softly pressed after which the maceration took place in stainless steel tanks for about 15 days. During this time the wine completed its alcoholic fermentation at a maximum of 30° C. By the end of the year the wine was placed in oak barrels of between 15 and 100 hectolitres where it was aged for about 3 years. At the beginning of 1999, after the master blend, it was bottled.
Alcohol : 13,0% Vol.

HISTORICAL DATA
The #Pian delle Vigne# Estate is located six kilometers south of Montalcino, above the Val d'Orcia valley, and it was named for the characteristic 19th century train station situated in the property, which is still in use. There are 27 hectares of 20 years-old vines and 33 hectares planted recently which will begin their production between 2000 and 2001. The vineyards which produced the Brunello vintage 1995 are at an elevation of 130 metres sea leavel, with south east exposure. The soil is stony calcareous composition, with tufaceous areas, tending to be quite "poor".

Brunello di Montalcino is produced exclusively with Sangiovese (locally called "Brunello"). The production law is very detailed stating the following criteria:
- Area of Production: Community of Montalcino
- Variety: Sangiovese
- Maximum yield: 80 qtl per hectare
- Yield of grapes in wine: 68%
- Wood ageing: at least 2 years in oak
- Bottle ageing: at least 4 months (6 months for the riserva)
- Minimum alcohol: 12,5% vol.
- Release date: as of January 1st following the 5th year since the harvest (6 years for the riserva)

TASTING NOTES
Full-structured and velvety, with rich perfumes and hints of flowers, vanilla and chocolate.

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