Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021
(Tuscany, Italy) - [WS 95] [JS 94] [VM 94] [FS 94]

About the Winery:
The Pian Delle Vigne estate is located 6 kilometers (3.5 miles) southwest of Montalcino. Its name comes from the eponymous area where a characteristic nineteenth century railway station is located. The property consists of 460 total acres (184 hectares), 160 of which (65 hectares) are planted to vines with generally a south-western exposure at an altitude of 430 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The estate's namesake wine, Pian delle Vigne, represents Marchesi Antinori's deeply personal interpretation of a prestigious and traditional wine such as Brunello di Montalcino. The Antinori family acquired the estate in 1995, the same year the first Brunello Pian delle Vigne was harvested.

About this Wine:
Pian delle Vigne has adopted the philosophy of aging in large casks that preserve the exceptional integrity of the Sangiovese berry and impart the characteristic vibrant elegance of Brunello to the wine. Brunello Pian delle Vigne is an extraordinary expression with great finesse.

Vinification:
Harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed, gently crushed and transferred into stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation occurred. Maceration on the skins took place over a period of approximately 12 days at a controlled temperature of 28 °C (82 °F). After malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to oak barrels of varying capacities, between 30 hl and 80 hl, where it aged in the barrel for two years. Pian delle Vigne was then bottled and aged for an additional lengthy period before being released.

Tasting Notes:
Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2021 is ruby red in color. The nose opens with delicate notes of loquat and yellow flower blossoms accompanied by fresh hints of blood oranges. The bouquet is completed by balsamic notes of menthol and tobacco. The palate is elegant, fresh and supple accentuated by notes of red fruit. Refined and savory tannins lead to a long persistent finish with generous spicy aromas.

100% Sangiovese

Ratings and Reviews

95 Points - Wine Spectator:
A focused beam of black cherry, cassis and violet flavors permeates this tensile red. Mineral and wild scrub notes add depth as this builds to the long, fruity and savory aftertaste. A salty element lingers. Best from 2029 through 2045." - Bruce Sanderson (Mar 2026)

94 Points - James Suckling:
"A lush and ripe wine with plums, black cherries, spices, chocolate and pressed violets on the nose. Firm, chalky tannins on the palate, with a medium to full body and crisp acidity. Tight, floral finish. Try from 2028." - Aldo Fiordelli (Dec 2025)

94 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with a pretty blend of citrus-tinged blackberries, violets and sweet spice. Textures of pure silk and cooling acidity beautifully complement racy red and black fruits. I love the momentum and purity here. It leaves a steely mineral concentration to mingle with fine tannins and inner rose tones. Year after year, Pian delle Vigne continues to improve through its graceful lift." - Eric Guido (Nov 2025)

94 Points - Falstaff:
"Bright ruby red with violet reflections. Compact fruit on the nose, raspberry and cherry, followed by marzipan and a hint of orange zest. Juicy and structured on the palate, refreshing acidity structure, lingering, silky finish."

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a bright red color and offers a generous, lifted bouquet of polished leather, ripe red cherries, toasted cedar, and crushed flowers. Medium to full-bodied, it has an earthy, iron-tinged edge on the palate, with ripe tannins, brisk acidity, and salty accents that frame the finish. Drink 2026-2038." - Audrey Frick (Feb 2026)

91 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"Antinori’s Montalcino estate sprawls out at the extreme western edge of the region, its warmest, most luminous stretch. Aromas of red cherry compote, vanilla, nutmeg and sweet dried herbs are appealingly and persuasively Mediterranean. The palate demonstrates admirable freshness and balance. Raspberry coulis and redcurrant jelly are hemmed in by a subtle grip of pliant, succulent tannins. Bitter orange animates the finish. All very well composed and affable. - Michaela Morris (Nov 2025)