Wine Details

Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte DOC

The Rossofonte is produced from a careful manual selection of Estate-grown Sangiovese Grosso grapes, a serious wine that captures the essence of the Ciacci style. Though far from ordinary, this red is naturally more approachable than the Brunello, with fruity perfumes of wild cherries and ripe berries and balsamic notes of tobacco, cedar mint and lavender. Sensations of sweetness and acidity alternate in the mouth, to finish with fine, powdery tannins and spicy nuances of star anise and pink pepper.

Region:

Producer:

Ciacci Piccolomini D'aragona

Classification:

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Variety:

100% Sangiovese Grosso

Number of bottles produced:

5,000 bottles

Production area:

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

Altitude:

240-360 m

Age of vines:

15-20 years

Vinification:

Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel and glass concrete vats

Refining:

Aged for 12 months in 7.5 - 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels; further refinement in the bottle for at least 8 months

Alcohol content:

14.0%

Soil:

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

Harvest:

September

First vintage:

2014

Release:

September

Recent press reviews

2020

Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte DOC 2020

Wine Advocate (2020)- "This is a terrific wine (at an affordable price point) that you can always count on when planning an informal dinner with family and friends. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte is bright and lively with pretty cherry fruit, raspberry and redcurrant. The aromas are lifted and bright, and the wine offers good textural tension along the way to pair with roast chicken, fajitas, grilled meats and more."

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Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte DOC 2019

Falstaff Magazine (93)- "Dark shining ruby red. Delicate balsamic notes on the nose, hearty dark berries, mint, light malt and a hint of blackberries. Elegant and polished on the palate, with round, velvety tannins, spreads out excellently, noble and long."

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Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte DOC 2019

James Suckling (93)- "A medium-bodied red with crushed-berry and chocolate character. Some spices and bark, too. Lots of structure and flavor. This is more like a Brunello! Drink or hold."