PIAN DELLE VIGNE BRUNELLO DI DOCG The 2016 growing season began with little rainfall during the winter months and mild springtime temperatures. These climatic conditions prompted bud break and lowering slightly earlier than expected, but vine growth evened out with fruit set that occurred normally. Summer climate trends, cooler than in 2015, were dominated by higher than average seasonal temperatures especially in the months of July and August. Light rainfall during the month of September and the resulting lower temperatures allowed the grapes to progress to optimal ripeness, enhancing ’s freshness while imparting soft balanced tannins. Grapes for were harvested at the end of September.

Winery: Antinori : Pian Delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Vintage: 2016 Rating: 93 Points Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese : 65 hectares (160 acres) are planted with vineyards that grow at an altitude of approximately 130 meters (430 feet) above sea level on south-west facing slopes. : From the end of September to the beginning of October Vini ication: Harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed, gently crushed then transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place. on the skins lasted for a period of approximately 15 days at a controlled temperature of 28 °C (82 °F). Following malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred into barrels of varying capacities, between 30 and 80 hectoliters (793 – 2113 gallons), where the wine began a two-year period of barrel aging. Once Pian delle Vigne completed aging in oak, the wine was bottled and underwent a lengthy period of aging in the cellar. Barrel ageing: 2 years Bottle ageing: more than 6 months Alcohol content: 14% Characteristics: Pian delle Vigne is an intense ruby red color. On the nose complex aromas of ripe red fruit, cherries in particular, perfectly blend with light loral notes. Its bouquet is completed by hints of chocolate, tobacco, cloves and aromatic and balsamic herbs. The 2016 vintage expresses great inesse and elegance giving the wine excellent freshness accompanied by soft tannins and an extraordinary lengthy inish. Initial notes of tobacco and spices reappear in the inish. Antinori PIAN DELLE VIGNE VIGNAFERROVIA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG RISERVA 2015

The 2015 growing season and harvest will be remembered as a great vintage in Montalcino. While precipitation in winter and spring guaranteed good groundwater reserves, alternating days of sunshine and breezy weather led to rapid, even cluster growth in the months of May and June. Hot summer trends allowed the grapes to develop normally. The month of September brought “tramontana”, a cold northerly wind, that together with a temperate climate allowed the grapes to progress to optimal ripeness.

Tenuta Pian delle Vigne is located 6 kilometers southwest of Montalcino and takes its name from the eponymous area where a characteristic nineteenth century railway station is located. The estate extends over an area of 184 hectares (454 acres) of which 65 (160 acres) are planted with vineyards that grow at an altitude of approximately 130 meters above sea level (426 feet) mainly on southwest facing slopes. The Pian delle Vigne estate has always pursued a philosophy that favors the use of large barrels capable of preserving the clean, pure qualities of Sangiovese berries and giving this Brunello its characteristic vibrant elegance. The Antinori family has owned the estate since 1995, the same year that Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino DOCG was irst harvested. Vignaferrovia is only produced in the inest vintages and is harvested from a small of approximately four and a half hectares adjacent to the characteristic Pian delle Vigne railway station. The vines grow in clay-based, calcareous soils rich in very ine gravel called “scheletro”. Vignaferrovia was not made in 2005, 2008 and 2011.

Winery: Antinori vWine: Pian delle Vigne Vignaferrovia Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva Vintage: 2015 Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese Vineyards: 65 hectares (160 acres) are planted with vineyards that grow at an altitude of approximately 130 meters above sea level (426 feet) mainly on southwest facing slopes. Harvest: Harvesting activities took place the irst week of October. Vini ication: A meticulous selection of grape clusters and favorable climate trends brought intact and perfectly ripe grapes to the cellar. The berries were destemmed and gently crushed then transferred into stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place. Maceration on the skins lasted for a period of approximately 20 days and once concluded, the wine began a period of aging in oak. This process took over two years-time and started in small 5 hl barrels, partially irst ill barrels, and went up to 30 hl capacity barrels. Once aging was complete, Vignaferrovia was bottled and continued to age for an additional lengthy period in the bottle. Barrel ageing: over two years-time beginning in small 5 hl barrels, partially irst ill barrels, and went up to 30 hl capacity barrels. Bottle ageing: 24 months Alcohol content: 14.5% Characteristics: Vignaferrovia is ruby red in color. Its nose is rich and complex. Notes of red fruit merge with hints of ig jam, dates and citrus marmalade; its bouquet is completed by loral aromas of lavender, delicate balsamic and iodized scents and light sensations of resin, sandalwood, chocolate and cinnamon. On the palate, its entry is soft, de ined by silky tannins. Vignaferrovia is a re ined, energetic and vibrant wine, characterized by excellent persistence and freshness.