Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro Riserva 2015

Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro Riserva 2015

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro Riserva 2015

Colour

Ruby red verging towards garnet.

Bouquet

The bouquet is intense, complex, fruit-forward and spicy with hints of ripe red berry fruits enriched by various spicy notes.

Flavour

Warm, soft and harmonic on the palate. Great balance among pronounced tannins, acidity and savouriness.

Pairing

Ideal with main courses of roasted and stewed meat, game and mature cheese.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro Riserva 2015
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Year 2015
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Origin The Pianrosso vineyard covers 11,69 hectares (29,22 acres). The altitude of this large vineyard varies from 240 to 360 metres above sea level.
Soil composition The soil is medium grain with good levels of marl, dating from the Eocene period.
Vinification Fermentation and refinement: in stainless steel and glass concrete vats with temperature controlled through cooling plates and jackets.
Ageing 36 months in 20-62 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 8 month period of bottle ageing.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Ideal with main courses of roasted and stewed meat, game and mature cheese.

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Vintage

James Suckling
100/100 
2015
Robert Parker
97/100 
2015
Vinous
92/100 
2015
Wine Spectator
97/100 
2015
xtraWine
97/100 
2015
Decanter
94/100 
2013
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2012
Decanter
92/100 
2012
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2008
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