COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2010
GRAPE
Sangiovese Grosso
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 Pianrosso 2010 from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is a 100% Sangiovese Grosso wine from Montalcino, Tuscany. The Pianrosso vineyard, the estate's historical core, is a single-vineyard bottling situated on Eocene-era marl and shale soils. The estate, with roots in the 17th century, is managed by the Bianchini family, who uphold a commitment to quality and traditional winemaking. The 2010 vintage is noted for its balance and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€125
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pianrosso is Ciacci Piccolomini's most representative single-vineyard wine.
Fact 02
Vineyards are farmed organically, without chemicals or pesticides.
Fact 03
Soils are rich in marl and shale, dating back to the Eocene period.
Fact 04
The 2010 vintage received scores up to 98 points from major critics.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2010 is produced from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel and glass concrete vats with temperature control. The wine is aged for approximately three years in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a minimum of eight months of bottle refinement before release. Some sources indicate an additional ten months in stainless steel vats prior to bottling.
