Costanti Brunello Montalcino 2015

The 2015 vintage of Conti Costanti’s Brunello di Montalcino exemplifies the estate’s dedication to crafting wines of exceptional elegance and depth. Hailing from the esteemed Colle al Matrichese vineyard, this Brunello captures the essence of its terroir and the remarkable 2015 growing season.

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma: Enticing fragrances of blue flowers, forest floor, wild berries, and a hint of eucalyptus.

• Palate: Linear and elegant, offering succulent red cherry, pomegranate, star anise, and tobacco flavors, all supported by polished tannins and fresh acidity.

Critical Acclaim:

• Wine Enthusiast: 98 points

• “Fragrant and all about finesse, this gorgeous wine opens with enticing aromas of blue flower, forest floor, wild berry and a whiff of eucalyptus. It’s linear and elegant, delivering succulent red cherry, pomegranate, star anise and tobacco alongside polished tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it impeccably balanced. Drink 2022–2030.” 

• Decanter: 97 points

• “Aged for 36 months in a mix of Allier tonneaux and Slavonian 30hl casks. Andrea Costanti allows long, infusion-like ferments for plenty of contact with the enriching lees. This is a pristine Brunello of classic character, combining levity and depth, precision and wildness. It’s unforced, yet magnetic and poised.” 

• Wine Advocate: 95 points

• “The Conti Costanti 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is vinous and ripe with lots of energy that comes from plummy black fruit and dried blackberry. The wine is front-loaded with those varietal tones, but the mouthfeel reveals a more delicate and softer approach than you might expect given the potency of that first nose. The wine achieves harmony, and offers a nice, long finish.” 

• Wine Spectator: 94 points

• “A fruity style, featuring black cherry and black currant flavors, supported by notes of iron, leather and tobacco. Taut and vibrant, with a lingering finish. Best from 2023 through 2042.” 

• Vinous: 93+ points

• “Deep red. Perfumed, saline aromas of red cherry, raspberry nectar, herbs, violet, red roses and minerals on the captivating nose; this really opens and improves with aeration, so make sure you open the bottle at least an hour or so ahead. Clean fresh, and saline, with a metallic edge and a brooding quality to the vibrant, juicy red cherry and raspberry flavors that are long and deep.” 

With its impeccable balance and refined structure, the 2015 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of both immediate allure and long-term aging potential, reflecting the harmonious interplay between traditional winemaking and the exceptional conditions of the vintage.