2021 Piancornello Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany

Located in the historic Sesta zone between Sant’Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Piancornello rests on a sunlit plateau overlooking the Val d’Orcia, with Mount Amiata rising in the distance. Covering approximately 20 hectares, the estate enjoys a Mediterranean microclimate marked by steep, rocky hillsides and sea breezes that temper the summer heat—conditions that make this area one of Montalcino’s most prized subzones for Sangiovese.

These natural advantages allow for organic viticulture and the crafting of wines that are authentic, elegant, and generous, each deeply expressive of their terroir. Piancornello farms around 10 hectares of vineyards, with vine ages between 10 and 20 years—including 4 hectares of Brunello di Montalcino, 3 of Rosso di Montalcino, and 3 of Sant’Antimo.

The south-facing vineyards, planted between 200–250 meters, feature Sangiovese clones carefully chosen for their ability to thrive in rocky alluvial soils of pebbles and sand, and withstand the area’s dry, warm summers. The cooling Mediterranean influence allows an early harvest, often before autumn rains, ensuring fruit of precision and purity. All grapes are hand-harvested and meticulously sorted to preserve quality.

As Antonio Galloni of Vinous notes, “One of my favorite under-the-radar estates in Montalcino.”

A minimum aging of 24 months in oak barrels is followed by at least 4 months of
aging in bottles