- 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:
2023
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
IGT Tuscany
Variety:
Blend - Super Tuscan
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-BRU-50-23 | 12/750ml |
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REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2026-02-18
"Pouring a youthful magenta/ruby hue, the 2022 Amor Costante is a blend dominated by Merlot with Sangiovese and comes from galestro-rich soils that lend a darker mineral edge. The nose is expressive and polished, with candied red apple, red cherry, crushed flowers, and milk chocolate. The palate is silky and supple without feeling weighted, and with roughly 1,000 bottles produced, it™s a beautiful, distinctive wine that should age effortlessly. Drink 2026-2050."
2022
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2025-09-05
"A transparent wine with aromas of fresh red cherries, raspberries, licorice and pressed violets. Medium-bodied with smooth, sleek tannins. It™s floral and slightly toasty. Drink now."
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2026-01-29
"Blending 80% Merlot with 20% Sangiovese, the Gianni Brunelli Le Chiuse di Sotto 2022 Amor Costante offers a refreshing departure from the estate™s Sangiovese-focused wines, leaning into black cherry sweetness and softness from Merlot while retaining a lift of freshness from Sangiovese. The palate shows enough structure and texture to pair comfortably with rich pasta dishes and long-cooked meat sauces, though the vintage feels more immediately flashy than it is persistent. The style prioritizes approachability and charm over depth, making it enjoyable in the near term. Production totals 2,613 bottles."
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."
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."