2015 Costanti Brunello Montalcino Riserva

老派骨架、現代細緻——一支有條理、會說話的 Brunello Riserva。

【為什麼選它？】
- 48 個月嚴格陳釀（18個月小橡木桶、18個月斯拉夫橡木、12個月瓶陳）-> 單寧圓潤但有層次，香料與木質感交織。
- 310–400m 高地、galestro（石灰頁岩）土壤 -> 酸度清爽，帶礦物感，喝來不膩。
- 精準釀造（不鏽鋼短浸皮、分級橡木）-> 果實濃縮但線條分明，不蓋風味。

【酒莊與田地筆記】Conti Costanti 為 Costanti 家族經營，領地共 25 公頃，其中 12 公頃為葡園，樹齡約 6–25 年。土壤貧瘠、岩石多，產量受控，利於成熟度與結構的平衡。

【侍酒師私房筆記】聞：黑櫻桃（marasca）、血橙皮、微妙玫瑰與薄荷草本調。入口：酸度提神、單寧細緻但有力量，接着是甘草、煙草與雪松的層次，餘韻帶一絲摩卡苦甜。建議醒 90 分鐘；聚會時先醒好，表現會更完整。

【場景化配餐指南】香港家庭聚會配燒鴨、老火湯配紅燒牛腩、或高級西餐廳的慢煮牛肩；也適合做為送禮或席間亮相的收藏酒。

【降維打擊對比】比起那些歷史悠久但標價更高的大名牌，這瓶在評分與陳年潛力上相近，價格卻更親和——性價比、稀缺感兼備。

A classic Brunello Riserva: old-world structure with modern precision—refined tannins, bright lift and a long, layered finish.

【Why choose it?】
- Extended oak ageing (48 months: 18 months tonneaux, 18 months Slavonian barrels, 12 months bottle) -> depth, spice and velvety tannin integration.
- High-altitude vineyards on galestro soils (310–400m) -> persistent acidity and mineral lift that keeps the palate fresh.
- Precise vinification (2 weeks maceration, careful oak selection) -> concentrated fruit, clear secondary notes (tobacco, licorice, cedar) without heaviness.

【Winemaker & Vineyard Notes】Conti Costanti is a family estate working 25 hectares of land with 12 ha planted to vines. Vine ages run from 6–25 years. The soils are poor, stony galestro from the Cretaceous, giving an energetic, mineral backbone. Small-lot winemaking with 2 weeks maceration in stainless steel, followed by a disciplined oak program (French and Slavonian) yields a Riserva of remarkable focus.

【Sommelier's Private Note】On the nose: marasca cherry, blood orange peel, dried rose and a cool herbal note. On the palate: linear and focused — bright acidity upfront, fine-grained yet assertive tannins, layers of licorice, tobacco and cedar, finishing long with a mocha-tinged echo. Decant ~90 minutes for best expression; older bottles may need gentler airing.

【Occasion】Perfect for a celebratory Cantonese roast dinner, a refined Western-style steak night, or as a milestone gift to impress collectors. Pairs beautifully with slow-braised beef, game, tomato-based pastas and aged cheeses.

【Competitive Edge】Offers top-tier Brunello pedigree and critic acclaim (mid/upper 90s) at a price point under many ultra-famous names — a serious Riserva with clear aging potential and exceptional value.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes
• Taste: marasca cherry, blood orange, dark plum, licorice, tobacco, forest floor, rose, wild mint, cedar, mocha
• Food Matching: Beef and venison, Oxtail stew, Melanzane alla Parmigiana, Pasta with tomato sauce, Spaghetti puttanesca, Roast duck, Aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Sangiovese : 100%,

Winery

Conti Costanti（Costanti 家族莊園）

Conti Costanti (Costanti family estate)