Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona

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The estate of Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona dates back to the 17th century and boasts a fascinating history. The oldest part of the estate is the Palazzo (Palace), erected by Bishop Fabius de’ Vecchis of Sant’ Antimo Abbey and positioned in the heart of the charming hilltop village of Castelnuovo dell’Abate. The Palazzo was auctioned by the church to Francesco Ciacci in 1877 and after the marriage between count Alberto Piccolomini d’Aragona (a direct descendent of Pope Pius II) and Elda Ciacci in the mid-1900s, the structure became known as the Palazzo Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona.

Countess Ciacci Piccolomini passed away in 1985, and having no direct heirs, left the entire estate to Giuseppe Bianchini, who had managed the property for many years with his family and oversaw the day-to-day operations of agricultural production. Under the direction of the Countess, the estate had only produced wine for personal and local consumption, but Giuseppe had always dreamed of producing a great Brunello. After selling a portion of the estate to pay the inheritance taxes, he dedicated himself to selecting and planting the most ideally situated plots of land for classic Brunello production. Giuseppe passed away in 2004, but his children, Paolo and Lucia, continue to devote meticulous care to the vineyards, cellar and commercial operations, carrying forward the endeavor with incredible results.

Of the 170 estate hectares (420 acres), about 40 (100 acres) are planted to vine, the majority to Sangiovese Grosso, the typical Tuscany varietal from which esteemed wines such as Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino are produced. Additional vineyards are planted to international grape varieties including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. In the vineyards, Paolo and Lucia strive for as little chemical and mechanical intervention as possible, utilizing organic fertilizers and cover crops, favoring low yields, and working the vines manually.

In order to adapt to advancements in winemaking and the expansion of the property, the estate now owns three separate wine cellars. Vinification, bottling and stocking of all wines takes place in the new state-of-the-art estate headquarters at the Molinello cellar just outside the center of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, while the charming and historic Palazzo is now used for aging the Brunello wines in cask. The S. Stefano cellar was recently acquired in Montenero (province of Grossetto) and is exclusively used for the production of Montecucco DOC.

In the cellar, the Sangiovese-based wines are produced in the classical style, employing large cement tanks and oak casks to allow the variety to fully express the place and nobility of Sangiovese. The international grape varieties are vinified in stainless steel or cement temperature-controlled tanks and age in French and American oak barriques.

Though the estate has no plans to expand current production, the winery is at the forefront of innovation and creativity in all aspects, exhibiting an exemplary professionalism and foresight for the entire region.

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wine type	Name, Type, Locale	Year
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 385 Toscana IGT (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	2019 2018 2016 2015
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Ateo (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Sant' Antimo	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1989 1988 NV
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1991 1990 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 NV
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Edizione Limitata Ernesto Colnago (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2007
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Giro d' Italia (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2016 2005 2003 2002
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1990 1988 1985 1907 NV
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2018 2017 2016 2015 2012 2010 2007 2006 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1997 1995 1993 1990 1988
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Santa Caterina D'Oro Vigna di Pianrosso (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2013 2012 2010 2007 2006 2004 2001 1999 1997 1995 1990 1988
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Nuova Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2004 2001 1995
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Siena Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino	2010 1999 1995
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Montecucco Santo Stefano (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montecucco	2013 2011 2006 2003
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Poggio d'Arna Toscana IGT (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	2017 2015 2011 2008 2004 2003 1997
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Poggio della Fonte Toscana IGT (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	2006 2005 2004
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Rosso di Montalcino (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino	2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1993 1991 1990 1989 1988
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Rosso di Montalcino Riserva Santa Caterina D'Oro Vigna di Pianrosso Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino	2018 2012 2004
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino	2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Rosso di Montalcino Vigna della Fonte (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino	2014 2010 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1990
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Rosso di Montepulciano Rossofonte Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montepulciano, Rosso di Montepulciano	2019 2015
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Sangiovese Montecucco CCC (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montecucco	2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999 1997 1995
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Sant' Antimo Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Sant' Antimo	2012 2001
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Sant' Antimo Fabius (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Sant' Antimo	2020 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
Red	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Toscana IGT (View Label Image) Red, Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT	2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 1999 1997
White - Sweet/Dessert	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Vin Santo del Montalcino White - Sweet/Dessert, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Vin Santo del Montalcino	NV
Spirits	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Grappa di Brunello Spirits, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Grappa di Brunello	2011 NV
Spirits	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Grappa di Brunello Riserva Vigna di Pianrosso Spirits, Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Grappa di Brunello	NV