2017 Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Blend: 100% Sangiovese District: South east of Montalcino, close to Castelnuovo dell’Abate and the Abbey of Sant’Antimo Soil/Vineyard: The soils are galestro (typically Tuscan, rocky, schist-based clay) with iron-rich, marly red soil. The eponymously named Pianrosso vineyard covers 11,69 hectares (29,22 acres). Pianrosso means “red field” a reference to the iron component in the vineyard. Tasting Notes: The bouquet is intense, complex, fruit-forward and spicy with hints of ripe red berry fruits enriched by various spicy notes. Warm, soft and harmonic on the palate. Great balance among pronounced tannins, acidity and savouriness. This elegant wine has great potential for further cellar ageing. Vinification Process: Fermented in stainless steel and glass-lined concrete Maturation Process: Aged for three years in 20-62 hl Slavonian oak barrels followed one year in bottle before release. Certification: The estate is a member of the EU ‘Lotta Integrata’ movement, which promotes reduced use of chemicals and organic viticulture; at Ciacci, fertilization is organic, and pruning and harvest are done by hand. Awards: 94 WA 94 JS 92 VINOUS 91 DECANTER Formats: 750ml Private Client $97.00/btl Licensee: $67.84/btl *Available on November 10, 2022 More from our collection Alessandro di Camporeale BENEDÈ Catarratto 2021 Alessandro di Camporeale 2017 Annata Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Sold Out IGT Toscana Rosso Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Sold Out 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Priest Ranch 2018 Corison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Corison 2017 Corison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Corison Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is one of the top producers in the Brunello area. Dating back to the 17th Century, the winery was originally owned by the Montalcino diocese, and in the 18th century by Countess Eva Bernini Cerratani. Sold to the Francesco Ciacci in the late 1800's, the winery finally settled on its name after the marriage of Elda Ciacci to Count Alberto Piccolomini d'Aragona in the mid 1900's. In 1985, with a complete absence of direct successors, the winery was inherited by Giuseppe Bianchini. Giuseppe had worked at the winery for many years, and was considered to be like a son to the existing family. Understanding well the traditions of the winery, Giuseppe maintained the commitment to quality and history. He passed away in 2004, leaving his two children Paolo and Lucia to carry on the traditions at Ciacci Piccolomini.