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Costanti

This is a significant producer for Montalcino, having had a presence in the region since at least 1555. not only in terms of quality of wine produced, but also for the advances they have made. For instance, in the early 1960s they were one of the first to begin bottling their wines themselves. The family-owned estate is currently under the supervision of Andrea Costanti, who, despite his youth, coped well with taking over control of the estate from his Uncle, Count Emilio, in 1983. He runs the business with oenological advice from consultant Vittorio Fiore.

There are two vineyards, the relatively high altitude Colle al Matrichese and the lower Calbello. Unsurprisingly the range of wines is small. An elegant, perfumed, complex Brunello, which ages well; a structured Rosso, impressive for the DOC; and, since 1998 a Merlot Cabernet blend, in a 7:3 ratio, called Ardingo. (9/12/02)

Contact details:
Address: Loc. Colle al Matrichese, 53024 Montalcino
Telephone: +39 0577 848195
Fax: +39 0577 849349

Costanti - Tasting Notes

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Costanti Brunello di Montalcino 2003: Rather a pale wine in appearance, and it shows some considerable maturity too, with a red-raspberry core and an orange rim. The nose also has some well developed characteristics, plenty of sweet, meaty maturity and notes of old coffee. On the palate it seems to be holding up well; there is a good texture and a soft, pillowy style over grippy tannins and acid, but overall I think this wine seems rather advanced. In this case it may perhaps be an effect of the very warm vintage? There are some appealing elements to the wine now, but its future potential is certainly difficult to judge. From a Liberty Wines tasting. 14+?/20 (February 2008)

Costanti Brunello di Montalcino 1997: Nice deep garnet-red hue. An expressive nose at first, with plenty of dark, ripe, crunchy fruits, but also powerful floral aromas. There's a tobacco and smoke edge which suggests oak. Medium bodied, smooth and elegant on entry. On the midpalate there is still evident structure - supple but firm and spicy tannins, and strong acidity. Some notes of ripe, red fruits, smoke and rose-petal tobacco mirroring the nose. The tannins give a spicy feel to the finish. 17.5+/20 (December 2002) Label