Pinino Brunello di Montalcino Vigna 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pinino
Label Name:
 
Brunello di Montalcino Vigna
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montalcino, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese Grosso (100% Sangiovese)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff (2025) — 93 points for Vigna Pinino 2020; positive retail/customer ratings (vino. com avg. ~4. 75/5)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, violets and vanilla. Flavors of blood orange, black pepper and ripe red fruit, supported by firm tannins, vibrant acidity and a saline, medium‑long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted Tuscan lamb, grilled ribeye, wild mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino or Parmigiano. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, spicy Sichuan beef or hoisin-glazed pork.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Sangiovese fermented in stainless steel with 18–25 days maceration; aged a minimum of ~30 months in Slavonian oak casks and tonneaux.

Vineyard Info
Pinino founded 1874 by Tito Costanti; historic Brunello estate. Owned by Austrian/Spanish families from 2003 and acquired by the Ferragamo/Il Borro group in 2024–2025. Vineyards include Montosoli and northern Montalcino sites.