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SKU 929629
$317.64/case
$52.94/bottle
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Only approximately 3,000 bottles of the 2020 Amor Costante IGT Toscana were made year as spring frosts and then a hot, dry summer reduced yields. The aromas and flavors of this 80% Merlot, 20% Sangiovese wine are of rich, ripe fruit such as black cherry and black raspberry in a dark, spicy yet joyfully fruity mode. There is a lovely texture and weight and the same signature of harmony and balance that you find throughout Gianni Brunelli’s wines. The tannins are very fine with a little savory, salty note. This is a very beautiful wine with lovely freshness, fine tannins and floral richness.
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.
Country
Italy
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
Region
Tuscany
The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.
TWI96pts
The Wine Independent
Only approximately 3,000 bottles of the 2020 Amor Costante IGT Toscana were made year as spring frosts and then a hot, dry summer reduced yields. The aromas and flavors of this 80% Merlot, 20% Sangiovese wine are of rich, ripe fruit such as black cherry and black raspberry in a dark, spicy yet joyfully fruity mode. There is a lovely texture and weight and the same signature of harmony and balance that you find throughout Gianni Brunelli’s wines. The tannins are very fine with a little savory, salty note. This is a very beautiful wine with lovely freshness, fine tannins and floral richness.
WA93pts
Wine Advocate
A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Sangiovese, the Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2020 Amor Costante offers nice richness with a medium-bodied approach that is woven tight with blackberry, wild plum, spice and sweet tobacco. That softness and texture comes from the Merlot, and the Sangiovese adds freshness and fresh cherry flavors. Only 2,360 bottles were made.
VM93pts
Vinous Media
The 2020 Amor Costante keeps the glass swirling as dried violets, stone dust and exotic spices accentuate an enticing blend of wild berries and red plums. This is velvety smooth with medium-bodied weight, ushering in textural waves of red and blue fruits offset by sour citrus tones and saline-tinged acidity. It finishes long and structured with fine-grained tannins and a tart resonance of currants and licorice, yet the 2020 remains surprisingly fresh through it all. Patience will be required, yet also rewarded. What a treat. The Amor Costante is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Sangiovese from a Podernovone vineyard in the Sant’Antimo (southeast Montalcino).
