2016 Piancornello Brunello

2016 Piancornello Brunello

2016 Piancornello Brunello Brunello makes up one of the great red wine regions in the world. Found in every cellar, age spectacularly well and definitely collectible. We recently had one of the greatest ever vintages from the region, 2016. The vintage received 98pts by Parker’s Wine Advocate, the highest they have ever rated a vintage. The Wine Spectator gave the vintage even higher 99pts again the highest they have ever rated a vintage. The wine wines were released in 2021 and have sold out. We have been able to secure a one time opportunity on an echelon producer that is a 2016 at a great price. The 2016 Piancornello Brunello is a wine that stands with the best. Owned by the Pieri family since 1950, the 4th generation is now in charge. Winemaker is son Claudio. They started out selling grapes to some of the finest Brunello producers. They have excellent terroir just South of Montalcino. They are a part of the Cru zone of Sesta, nestled on a plateau between Sant’ Angelo in Colle and Castenuovo dell’Abate, facing Val d’Orcia. They started making their own wines in 1990 and their wines have just got better and better, now getting huge press, reaching the top tier of wines made in Brunello. The 2016 is stunning getting a triple 94pts from Parker, Vinous and Suckling. The wine on release was $64.99, on this offer we are down to $45.99 with free case shipping. You must get in on 2016 Brunello and this will be your last chance at this price with this kind of quality.

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a fruit-focused and high-energy effort, lifting up with a spicy and slightly exotic display, showing sour cherry, wild strawberry, savory herbs and hints of animal musk. It’s silky in texture with fleshy red berries further excited by juicy acids, giving way to salty minerals and pretty inner florals. Tannins saturate through the finish, yet this remains balanced throughout with a resonating note of black licorice. The 2016 Piancornello is very impressive. Well done! 94pts Galloni, Vinous

Intense ruby red with a garnet hue. The nose opens to notes of red and black berries, spices and herbs. Round, full and roasted aromas envelope this Sangiovese from Montalcino. Structured and deep, offering leather, red and black cherries, and strong tannins. The palate is full-bodied and fruit driven with consistent and perfectly balanced tannins followed by balsamic notes and a long, harmonious finish.