2017 Annata 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: 8 Ha with soil of medium grain with good levels of marl dating to the Eocene period. The altitude of the vineyards varies from 240 to 360 meters above sea level. Tasting Notes: The bouquet is intense, fruit-forward, spicy and floral with hints of red berry fruits enriched by delicate spicy notes. Warm, soft and very well balanced on the palate; well structured with soft tannins and long aftertaste. Vinification Process: Fermented in stainless steel and glass-lined concrete Maturation Process: More than 24 months in 20-75 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by over 8 months of bottle refinement. 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. Formats: 750 ml/6 bottles per case Private Client $94.25/bottle Investment of $565.50 per case Licensee: $84.22/bottle Investment of $505.32 per case More from our collection Alessandro di Camporeale BENEDÈ Catarratto 2021 Alessandro di Camporeale Sold Out IGT Toscana Rosso Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 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.