Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2021

Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2021

Ciacci Piccolominid'Aragona
$58.00 $65.00

Grape: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2021
Type: Red

Sourced from south-facing slopes near Castelnuovo dell'Abate, this classic sangiovese thrives in medium-grained soils rich in Eocene marl at altitudes between 240 and 360 meters. Hand-harvested fruit ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel and glass-lined concrete vats before aging for more than 24 months in large 20 to 75-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks. The extended maturation in large neutral wood allows the Mediterranean warmth of the site to shine through while keeping oak influence backgrounded. This is a traditional, energy-driven Brunello that balances ripe southern Montalcino fruit with structural tension.

A bright ruby color with garnet reflections leads into aromas of black cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, and a lift of balsamic mint. The palate unfolds with layers of dark red plum, wild berries, and sweet earth, backed by fine-grained, persistent tannins and vibrant natural acidity. A light, chalky mineral grip lends focus to the mid-palate without feeling heavy. It closes on a long, savory finish accented by notes of bitter orange zest, dried flowers, and crushed stone.

Winery

Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is one of Montalcino’s most storied traditionalist estates, situated near the village of Castelnuovo dell'Abate in the southeastern hills of the appellation. With history dating back to the 17th century, the estate’s modern incarnation began in 1985 when Countess Elda Ciacci bequeathed the property to her longtime estate manager, Giuseppe Bianchini. Today, his children Paolo and Lucia run the winery. Their 55 hectares of estate vines sit on steep, south-facing slopes dropping toward the Orcia River, benefiting from a warmer microclimate tempered by Mount Amiata and ancient soils composed of galestro, clay, and volcanic limestone.