COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sangiovese Grosso
PRODUCER
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Rosso di Montalcino is a 100% Sangiovese Grosso from the Montalcino region in Tuscany. The estate, with a history dating back to the 17th century, was passed to Giuseppe Bianchini in 1985, who, with his children Paolo and Lucia, continues to champion the estate's Sangiovese. The vineyards are located on the southeastern slopes near Castelnuovo dell'Abate, benefiting from mineral-rich soils and varying elevations. The 2023 vintage was characterized by a balanced growing season, contributing to the wine's purity and acidity. The estate practices organic farming and maintains lower yields than legally required for the appellation.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate has roots dating back to the 17th century.
Fact 02
Vineyards are farmed using organic practices.
Fact 03
Yields are intentionally kept 25% lower than legally allowed.
Fact 04
Fermented in stainless steel and cement tanks.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Rosso di Montalcino is produced from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes. Following harvest in late September to early October, the grapes undergo controlled temperature fermentation in stainless steel and cement tanks. The wine is then aged for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (foudres) of 20-75 hectoliter capacity. The estate adheres to organic farming practices in its vineyards.
