This red blend is an ideal daily wine, a full-bodied Sangiovese softened by the addition of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Fruity and lightly herbal with perfumes of flowers leather and a dusty hint of earth and spice. This a wine ready to drink now, and also happens to be a great value.
A blend of estate vineyards including Massi, San Martino, Conte, Fonte and Vigna Lago, subzone of Castelnuovo dell'Abate
Altitude:
240-360 m
Age of vines:
5-15 years
Vinification:
Fermented in temperature controlled stainless and glass concrete vats
Refining:
Aged approx. 4-6 months in Slavonian oak barrels (Sangiovese) and French and America oak (Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon)
Alcohol content:
14.0%
Soil:
Medium-grain soil with good level of marl, dating back to the Eocene period
Harvest:
September
First vintage:
2006
Release:
May-June
Recent press reviews
90
Ciacci Piccolomini Toscana Rosso IGT 2018
Decanter (90)- "Minty nose displaying aromas of cassis, wild berries, crushed black pepper and toasty notes. Sappy and nicely-balanced, harmonious finish."
