Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona • Montalcino, Italy
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona’s Brunello di Montalcino is a classic 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s compact vineyards a…Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona’s Brunello di Montalcino is a classic 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s compact vineyards around Montalcino (240–360 m) planted on medium-grain, Eocene marl soils; it’s matured in large Slavonian oak casks and b…Learn More »
$66
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
94
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Energy and ripeness collide in the 2020 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino, with dense black cherry and plum layered over dried herbs, tobacco and warm stone. The palate is plush and concentrated yet keeps a firm backbone of tannin and acidity, giving lift to its dark fruit, cocoa and floral tones despite the warmth and power of the vintage. This is a generous, full-throttle Brunello that still retains enough poise to feel refined rather than heavy.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina; Braised lamb shank with rosemary; Aged Pecorino Toscano
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona’s Brunello di Montalcino is a classic 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s compact vineyards around Montalcino (240–360 m) planted on medium-grain, Eocene marl soils; it’s matured in large Slavonian oak casks and bottled after extended ageing. The wine typically shows vibrant red-berry and floral aromatics with spicy, savory accents, firm yet supple tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish that reflects the southern Montalcino terroir.