Conti Costanti, `Vermiglio` Rosso di Montalcino
Vintage: 2023
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CO413B23 | 6 x 75 | Natural Cork | Available |
Producer
The Costanti family has owned this 10-hectare estate in Montalcino for over 200 years. Andrea Costanti inherited it from his uncle in the mid-1980s and has worked hard to make Conti Costanti one of the best producers in the region.
The Conti Costanti style is characterised by striking elegance and intensity, combining Montalcino's characteristic power with a fragrancy derived from high-elevation vineyards in the northern part of the zone. These vineyards are planted over 400 metres above sea level on galestro soil, which is typical of the area. This friable rock soil, also found in Chianti Classico, is particularly suited to producing top-quality Sangiovese.
The Rosso di Montalcino is elegant yet intense, offering a wonderful introduction to the Costanti style. The Brunello di Montalcino has wonderful elegance and balance with good concentration and silky tannins. The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a fantastically complex example with great structure complemented by balancing acidity, a signature of the estate. The ‘Ardingo’ is a 100% Merlot sourced from a four-hectare vineyard in Monte Calbello. Planted in 1990 at an elevation of 300-350 metres, the soils here are mainly composed of clay. The resulting wine is defined by elegant cherry and red berries aromas, complemented by excellent structure and velvety tannins.
Vineyards
The grapes for the 'Vermiglio' Rosso di Montalcino come from Costanti's estate in the Brunello appellation, just outside the town of Montalcino. The vineyards are located between 310-440 metres above sea level with an ideal exposure. The soil here is 'galestro' with high limestone content. The Sangiovese vines are between 7 to 26 years old and they are planted with a density of between 3,300-5,500 vines per hectare.
Vintage
The 2023 vintage began with dry, mild winter conditions and late rains that rejuvenated the soil water reserves. Spring brought changeable weather and significant rainfall in May and June, which was needed as summer brought heatwaves in July and August. Temperatures cooled favourably in September; windier conditions provided ideal temperature ranges for final ripening before harvest, which began in the last week of the month.
Vinification
Fermentation took place on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and lasted approximately two weeks. The wine was then aged for 12 months in 5 hectolitre French tonneaux and 12 months in large, old Slavonian oak barrels.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
Intense ruby-red in colour, with aromas of plum, cherry, spices, and balsamic on the nose. The palate features an elegant, lingering finish.
Alcohol (ABV)
14%
Acidity
6.5 g/l
Residual Sugar
0.5 g/l
pH
3.35
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino | CO402 | R | Factsheet | |
| `Ardingo` Merlot IGT Toscana | CO404 | R | Factsheet | ||
| Brunello di Montalcino Riserva | CO409 | R | Factsheet | ||
| Rosso di Montalcino | CO412 | R | Factsheet |