- 80% Merlot with 20% Sangiovese – both grown in Montalcino at the Podernovone estate
- Sangiovese grown at 470-500 meters above sea level, while the Merlot is at 510 meters above sea level
- Sandy calcareous clay soils with schist
- Sangiovese ages in 20 and 30 hectoliter Slavonian casks, while Merlot ages in 600 liter Slavonian tonneaux
- 200 cases produced annually on average
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
IGT Tuscany
Variety:
Blend - Super Tuscan
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-BRU-50-22 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-11-21
"The 2021 Amor Costante is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Sangiovese (with only 2,333 bottles produced). This wine is a lot of fun with bright cherry, pomegranate and chewy Jolly Rancher candy aromas. That combination adds to the brightness and richness of the mouthfeel. You gotta love this departure from classic Montalcino. This is not a terroir-driven wine, but it's a fun wine to drink nonetheless, especially with a classic burger and fries."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-11-21
"The Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2021 Amor Costante is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Sangiovese (with only 2,333 bottles produced). This wine is a lot of fun with bright cherry, pomegranate and chewy Jolly Rancher candy aromas. That combination adds to the brightness and richness of the mouthfeel. You gotta love this departure from classic Montalcino."
2021
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-08-22
"A round, juicy and flavorful red. The nose shows notes of currants, cassis and some sweet spices. It's medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins. Refined texture with control. A lively core of juicy berries at the center meets vivid spices and herbs funneling toward the vibrant finish. Drink or hold."
2020
Vinous
Score
93+
Date
2023-04-14
"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)."
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-03-09
"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."