Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy (2021)
Wine Tasting Notes
Ciacci Piccolomini's 2021 Brunello is full-bodied and ripe, unfolding dark cherry, plum, violet and lavender with notes of licorice, spice and leather. Silky, finely grained tannins and fresh acidity bring polish and lift to its generous core. It will reward patience, opening up beautifully from around 2028 and drinking well into the late 2030s.
Press
94 pts – Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
94 pts – Vinous
Winery/Producer Highlights
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona — Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is based in a 17th-century bishop's palace in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, in Montalcino's warm southeastern corner. The Bianchini family took over the estate in 1985 and has since built it into one of the region's most respected names. Sangiovese from their Orcia-valley vineyards is aged in large Slavonian oak casks, giving a Brunello known for ripe fruit and supple structure.
Descriptive Words
Ripe, Floral, Silky, Generous, Age-worthy
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