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

93

Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2024

Vinous (93)- "Crushed blackberries combine with rosemary, crushed stone and hints of olive as the 2024 Rosso di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. This is cool-toned and silky with sleek red berry fruits and crunchy mineral tones. A web of fine tannins frames a tart raspberry resonance on the long, classically dry finish. This is easily one of the most enjoyable Rossos I've tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona."

91

Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2023

Falstaff Magazine (91)- "A bright ruby red. Lovely hints of graphite and dried red berries on the nose, with subtle candied notes. Powerful on the palate, with good structure, earthy, broad tannins."

91

Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2023

WineCritics.com (91)- "Precise and direct, it shows a concrete sensory profile made of small red fruits such as currants and raspberries and many mixed citrus fruits that recall lemon peel, lime and green mandarins. Medium body, soft tannins with little extraction and a linear and essential finish that makes drinkability its best prerogative."