COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2010
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, crafted from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The wine originates from the Pianrosso vineyard in Montalcino, Tuscany, an area renowned for its Sangiovese production. The estate has a long history, with current operations led by the Bianchini family, who have continued to develop the estate's production philosophy. The 2010 vintage was influenced by cooler growing conditions, leading to concentrated fruit and a wine with notable aging capacity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€110
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Pianrosso vineyard is Ciacci Piccolomini's flagship site.
Fact 02
The 2010 vintage is considered legendary by many critics.
Fact 03
Brunello di Montalcino requires a minimum of 4 years aging before release.
Fact 04
The estate's roots trace back to the 17th century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Brunello di Montalcino begins with fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vessels, utilizing techniques such as pumping over and punching down for extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a minimum of two years of aging in Slavonian oak barrels, with this specific vintage spending two and a half years in wood. It is then further aged in bottle before release, adhering to the strict regulations for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. The estate's vineyard practices and the specific conditions of the 2010 vintage, including reduced yields due to cooler weather, play a significant role in shaping the final wine.
