Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 (Tuscany, Italy) - [KO 100] [WA 97+] [DM 97] [VM 94+] [JS 94]

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 Ciacci Piccolomini d'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. About this wine: 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon Fermented in stainless steel/concrete vats Aged in 3-hectoliter oak barrels for 18 months Ateo, meaning “atheist,” was first produced in the 1989 vintage. In this vintage, Ciacci decided not to produce a Brunello di Montalcino. The decision coincided with the first h