Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 (Tuscany, Italy) - [KO 98] [WA 95] [JS 94] [WS 94] [VM 93]

About this winery: Ciacci Piccolomini is one of the most sought-after producers in all of Italy. This ancient estate has 35 hectares of superior holdings in the prized Castelnuovo dell'Abate zone, including the 'Pianrosso' vineyard (meaning 'red field,' a reference to the iron rich soils). Made by the brother-and-sister team Paolo and Lucia Bianchini, this ancient estate was left to the Bianchini family in 1985 by Countess Elda CiacciPiccolominid'Aragona, who had no heirs; Giuseppe (Paolo and Lucia's father) had been the estate manager. Their Brunellos emphasize finesse and balance, with layers of ultrafine tannins and subtle ripe fruit, yet they age incredibly well. Fermentation and refinement: Stainless steel and glass concrete vats with temperature controlled through cooling plates and jackets.Aging: Over 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels and barriques, followed by over 8 months in bottle before release. Tasting Notes The bouquet is intense, fruit-forward, spicy and floral with hin