Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
Brunello Montalcino Pianrosso Magnum 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In Slavonian oak barrels from 7.5 to 62 hl for about 3 years and aged in bottle for over 8 months. |
- Magnum Format 1.5 L: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Pianrosso vintage 2020
- Vinification: stainless steel and vitrified cement at controlled temperature
- Ageing: 3 years in Slavonian oak and over 8 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: garnet ruby colour, hints of ripe red fruit and spices, persistent finish
- Awards: 98 Suckling, 93 Parker, 94 Vinous, 93 Decanter, 92 Spectator
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a Tuscan red wine, vinified in steel and cement and aged in oak barrels, presenting a ruby red colour tending towards garnet. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of ripe red berries and enveloping spicy notes. On the palate, it reveals a solid structure: it is a warm and harmonious red, supported by pronounced tannins and crowned by a long persistence that enhances its profound character.
Where it comes from
This Brunello di Montalcino originates from the renowned Sienese territory. The grapes come exclusively from the Pianrosso vineyards, located between 240 and 360 metres above sea level. The medium-textured soils, rich in galestro of Eocene origin, favour ideal ripening, giving the wine a rigorous and elegant profile that faithfully represents the identity of the terroir.
How it is produced
Vinification takes place in stainless steel and cement tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine then matures in Slavonian oak barrels for about three years, acquiring stability and structural complexity. The evolution concludes with a bottle ageing of over eight months, a phase that harmonises the tannic texture, resulting in a wine that is full-bodied, decisive and consistent.
History and Curiosities
Produced only in the best vintages and exclusively with grapes from the Pianrosso vineyards, Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso has always authoritatively represented the terroir and the name of the Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona estate. It is interesting to note that it is from these very vineyards that the grapes destined for the prestigious Riserva type are also selected.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1985
- Oenologist: Paolo Vagaggini
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 55
In 1985, with the extinction of the family line, Giuseppe Bianchini took over the property. Giuseppe Bianchini, who had already worked in the estate for many years, applied a new and avant-garde production philosophy for those years, developing and increasing production, wine quality and opening up the export of our products to the world. Unfortunately, Giuseppe passed away in February 2004, leaving the task of continuing his work to his children Paolo and Lucia. Read more
| Name | Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello Montalcino Pianrosso Magnum 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced only in the best vintages and exclusively with grapes from the Pianrosso vineyards, Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso has always authoritatively represented the terroir and the name of the Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona estate. It is interesting to note that it is from these very vineyards that the grapes destined for the prestigious Riserva type are also selected. |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI) |
| Climate | The altitude varies between 240 and 360 metres above sea level. |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured soils and galestro of Eocene origin. |
| Production technique | Vinification in stainless steel tanks and glass-lined concrete vats at a controlled temperature; ageing in Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | In stainless steel containers and vitrified cement tanks at a controlled temperature using cooling jackets and immersion plates. |
| Aging | In Slavonian oak barrels from 7.5 to 62 hl for about 3 years and aged in bottle for over 8 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |