COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is a 100% Sangiovese red wine from Tuscany. The estate, managed by the Bianchini family, boasts a legacy dating back to the 17th century and practices organic viticulture. The vineyards are situated at elevations of 240-360 meters on soils of medium grain and Eocene-period marl, with a south-westerly exposure. The 2020 vintage is noted for its depth and complexity.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are farmed using organic methods.
Fact 02
Yields are intentionally kept 25% lower than legally permitted.
Fact 03
The estate's history dates back to the 17th century.
Fact 04
Sangiovese is locally known as 'Brunello' in this region.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini is produced from 100% Sangiovese. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel and glass-lined concrete vats. The wine is aged for 30-36 months in Slavonian oak barrels of varying sizes (20-75 hl), followed by at least 8 months of bottle refinement. The estate practices organic farming, employing manual labor, dry pruning, and shoot selection, with yields typically 25% lower than legally accepted.
