Wine Details

Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Often considered the “younger sibling” to the more structured Brunello, the Rosso di Montalcino is also produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Red berries (raspberries, wild strawberries) with hints of flowers, citrus and spice on the nose open to a medium-bodied palate, with nice structure and fine tannins. Though the Rosso can age quite well, this red is immediately approachable, an enjoyable wine to drink now while the Brunello waits patiently in the cellar…

Region:

Producer:

Ciacci Piccolomini D'aragona

Classification:

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Variety:

100% Sangiovese Grosso

Number of bottles produced:

40,000 bottles

Production area:

Vigne Iscritte All'Albo, subzone of Castenuovo dell'Abate

Altitude:

240-360 m

Age of vines:

10 years

Vinification:

Fermented in temperature controlled stainless and glass concrete vats

Refining:

Aged for 12 months in 20-85hl Slavonian oak barrels

Alcohol content:

14.5%

Soil:

Medium-grain soil with marl, dating back to the Eocene period

Harvest:

September

Bottling:

Aged in bottles for an at least an additional 3 months

Release:

December

Recent press reviews

91

Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2022

Falstaff Magazine (91)- "Bright, rich ruby red. Spicy nose of precious wood and Mediterranean herbs, with rich dark berryish fruit, a hint of vanilla sugar, reminiscent of sage, black tea and blackberries. Polished and rich on the palate, with rich, clear fruit, profound."

92

Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2021

Wine & Spirits (92)- "Firm tannins wrap around a core of vibrant Morello-cherry and blood-orange flavors in this high-toned wine. Hints of dried thyme and oregano emerge toward the floral-scented finish."

91

Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2021

James Suckling (91)- "This show notes of sweeter red berries like raspberries and strawberries with spice character and hints of citrus peel and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, firm and textured with chalky tannins and a core of ripe fruit. Attractive and flavorful. Drink now."