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

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Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte DOC 2023

James Suckling (92)- "A bright, ripe wine full of plums and raspberries, with black cherries, smashed flowers and blood oranges. Very juicy and energetic on the medium-bodied palate, showing good weight, refreshing acidity and polished, velvety tannins. Drink or hold."

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Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte DOC 2023

Jeb Dunnuck (91)- "Pouring a bright medium red color, the 2023 Rosso Di Montalcino is the core of the estate’s Rosso production and offers a pretty, peppery profile. The nose reveals violets, black raspberries, sweet herbs, and fresh earth. Medium-bodied, it has ripe tannins, refreshing acidity, and a balanced finish with good length. It should drink well for 5-7 years. Drink 2026-2033."

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Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte DOC 2023

Falstaff Magazine (91)- "Bright, elegant ruby red with a brilliant core. Aromas of straw flowers and bay leaf, followed by earthy notes and then notes of red berries. Very rich and full on the palate."