COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese Grosso
PRODUCER
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso from Ciacci Piccolomini is a single-vineyard wine from the Castelnuovo dell'Abate subzone of Montalcino, Tuscany. The estate, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, has a long history, with current stewardship focused on quality and terroir. The Pianrosso vineyard is planted with Sangiovese Grosso, utilizing vines selected from the estate's oldest plantings. The 2019 vintage is noted for its power and ripe fruit characteristics, influenced by the year's climatic conditions.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€79
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pianrosso is a single-vineyard bottling, a testament to its distinctiveness.
Fact 02
The vineyard soils are composed of Galestro and marl, dating back to the Eocene period.
Fact 03
This wine is made from a selection of the estate's oldest Sangiovese Grosso vines.
Fact 04
The 2019 vintage received numerous scores of 97 points or higher from top critics.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso begins with fermentation in stainless steel and vitrified concrete tanks, with controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 30 months in Slavonian oak barrels. It then undergoes a minimum of 8 months of bottle aging before release. The grapes are sourced from the Pianrosso single vineyard, planted with Sangiovese Grosso. The estate employs farming practices described as conventional, close to nature, and organic.
