Roots and Water is proud to offer the 2019 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, a double 100-point scored Brunello di Montalcino.
The Costanti Family has had a presence in Tuscany since the mid-1500s and rose to winemaking prominence during the late 1800s, the family is credited with the popularization of the term ‘Brunello’. The estate itself is located southeast of the town of Montalcino with 12 hectares planted to vine. The vineyards range in altitude from 310 to 400 meters above sea level and are renowned for their unfertile rocky soil. The grapes are harvested in early October and fermented on the skins in stainless steel, maturation for the Brunello includes 18 months in oak barrels, an additional 18 months in Slavonian oak casks, and finishes with a year in bottle prior to release.
The 2019 vintage isconsidered one of the best vintages in decades by critics and winemakers alike. Producers raved about the 2019 vintage even before harvest, thanks to excellent climatic conditions throughout the year. While spring was fairly rainy, summer was quite warm, but not overly so. Harvest began in early October; the grapes displayed very good color, aromatics and acidity. The wines are currently maturing in cellars and have been described by producers as first-rate, given their structure, overall harmony, acidity and incredible aromatics. 2019 for Brunello di Montalcino has the earmarks of a truly great vintage; the top wines should drink well for 20-25 years, perhaps longer.
The 2019 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is available at $115 per 750mL bottle; all orders are subject to confirmation and available on a first-come first served basis.
I remember tasting Costanti’s 2019 Rosso di Montalcino in 2021 and thinking how Brunello-esque it was: the sturdy structure was almost uncharacteristic, yet it certainly boded well for the Brunello. Simply gloriously sculpted, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is indeed statuesque and stately. While it doesn’t give everything up all at once, it is gracious in its presentation. From chestnut forest and sweet earth, to anise and orange extract, the aromas are visceral, and boundless depths of wild red berries suffuse the palate. It vibrates with scintillating acidity and long, tactile tannins which stretch out leisurely. I bet that Rosso has hit its stride now – if you have some, it’s what you'll want to drink while waiting for this captivatingly beautiful Brunello. (MM) 
(2/2024)
100 points Kerin O'Keefe
The 2019 Brunello from Costanti is breathtakingly gorgeous. Combining the intensity of the vintage and the hallmark finesse that defines the wines of this historic estate, this is a wine Brunello lovers will want in their cellars. It opens with heady aromas of fragrant blue flower, woodland berry, forest floor and new leather that on the palate segue into juicy Marasca cherry, wild raspberry, blood orange, menthol and baking spice. Firm, ultra-refined tannins offer support while bright acidity keeps it beautifully balanced and vibrant. What. A. Stunner. (KO) (11/2023)