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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.3 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 17 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by beatles on 5/21/2024 & rated 93 points: Tasted vis-a-vis the 2019, this seems lighter now, elegant, fruity, chalky, vertical; much more approachable.
#podcast. (440 views) | | | Tasted by La Cave d'Argent on 5/4/2024 & rated 94 points: Wine Spectator Grand Tour (Las Vegas, NV): This Brunello is produced only in the best vintages, being sourced entirely from the 29-acre Pianrosso vineyard. Fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and concrete vats, it was then aged for 36 months in used Slavonian oak foudres of varying sizes. Medium-to-deep garnet in color, it flaunts an intense bouquet of red currants, dark plums, blood oranges, pickling spice, cocoa, violets and loamy earth. Medium-bodied, seamlessly alcoholic (14.5%) and with lively acids, it delivers flavors in line with the aromas, wrapping them with plentiful plush tannins and a modicum of wood. Layered on the mid-palate and lengthy on the back end, this is an absolute delight to drink. It should reach its twentieth birthday with grace. Drink now-2038. (919 views) | | | Tasted by Tinram on 4/27/2024 & rated 94 points: Decanted for 3 hours. Very good wine with coffee, dark berries, cocoa and some herbs. Fresh, rich and full of life. (1001 views) | | | Tasted by Srenix on 3/30/2024 & rated 92 points: Viss antydan till VA. Rätt stalligt i överhand. Solmogen frukt som domineras av jordgubbar och körsbär.
Fylls väldigt fint i munnen där frukten står i centrum med körsbärskärnor, mandel och jordgubbar och avslutas med drag av tjära. Sammetslena tanniner och en relativt komplex upplevelse och fin längd.
92p. (1200 views) | | | Tasted by #Cellar mistress on 1/6/2024 & rated 92 points: Perfumed nose and chunky cherry on palate. Balanced and tart with depth. Delicious. Drink now or hold for further development. (2582 views) | | | Tasted by LeroyHilarious on 12/4/2023 & rated 93 points: Här snackar vi frukt, men på ett snyggt och raffinerat sätt – det smakar kvalitet. Det var rätt varmt 2018 så kanske inte så konstigt frukten finns där. Syran är heller inte riktigt lika påtaglig som den ibland kan vara i sangiovese-viner. Det bjuds på ett långt avslut som hänger sig kvar. Detta är lätt att tycka om! (2671 views) | | | Tasted by ONEFIVE on 11/18/2023: Color almost identical to the BdM. Maybe slightly more intense and deep.
Nose shows more savory spice and barrel influence than the BdM. Less expressive out of the gate.
Medium body, medium acidity, with grippier tannin than the BdM. The flavors are similar but more pronounced. You can tell this is dialed up in some ways and a more precise expression of site.
This needs a few more years to come together try again in 3. (2321 views) | | | Tasted by Northcraft on 11/8/2023 & rated 90 points: Stunning wine. Amazing body. Rich mouthfeel. Hints of cherry. Absolutely phenomenal (2432 views) | | | Tasted by pmik on 10/24/2023 & rated 93 points: 93+ Jesper Hedegaard smagning (2617 views) | | | Tasted by Ennels on 10/7/2023 & rated 95 points: Sweet red fruits with cherries and blood orange in the forefront, incredibly elegant with perfect acidity and integrated tannins. A well-balanced oak tone with herbs and vanilla, and a long finish with sweet licorice. I can't even imagine how this will be in 10 years. Outstanding! (2236 views) | | | Tasted by Vinnut on 7/21/2023 & rated 94 points: Medium-deep reddish garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blueberries & raspberries with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes, herbs, spices, anise, minerals & a hint of cedar in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, mulberries & plums with spices, some herbs & minerals. Lingering dry finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but has the structure to continue development with further aging at which time it may merit a higher score. (2309 views) | | | Tasted by ShangGuy on 5/22/2023 & rated 94 points: 2023 Montalcino trip, first vineyard visited, one of my favourites. Dark purple brown color, soft fruity nose. Subtle first Brunello taste red fruits - cherries, currants, and into a more complex dry, earthy finish - pepper, herbs hint of licorice. Medium linger. (1974 views) | | | Tasted by beatles on 11/11/2022 & rated 95 points: You sexy beast. Has just a little bit more than the normal cuvée, a wee bit darker, but so smooth; fine, no, perfect for some enchanting evening. (2901 views) |
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WineAlign (1/13/2023)
(Ciacci Piccolomini D'aragona Brunello Di Montalcino Pianrosso, D.O.C.G. red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Eric Guido
Vinous, 2018 Brunello di Montalcino: The Rubik’s Cube Vintage (Dec 2022) (12/1/2022)
(Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (11/21/2022)
(Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso, Italy) Subscribe to see review text. | By Michaela Morris
Decanter, Brunello 2018 (11/10/2022)
(Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, Pianrosso, Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Walter Speller
JancisRobinson.com (11/4/2022)
(Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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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.SangioveseSANGIOVESE: (Pronounced "sahn-joh-vhe-se").
Sangiovese - Italy's claim to fame, the pride of Tuscany. Traditionally made, the wines are full of cherry fruit, earth, and cedar. It produces Chianti (Classico), Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montepulciano, Montefalco Rosso, and many others. Sangiovese is also the backbone in many of the acclaimed, modern-styled "Super-Tuscans", where it is blended with Bordeaux varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc) and typically aged in French oak barrels, resulting a wine primed for the international market in the style of a typical California cabernet: oaky, high-alcohol, and a ripe, jammy, fruit-forward profile.[16]
Semi-classic grape grown in the Tuscany region of Italy. Used to produce the Chianti and other Tuscan red wines. Has many clonal versions, two of which seem to predominate. The Sangiovese Grosso clone Brunello variety is used for the dark red, traditionally powerful and slow-maturing "Brunello di Montalcino" wine. The other is the Sangiovese Piccolo, also known under the historical synonym name Sangioveto, used for standard Chianti Classico DOC wines. Old vine derived wine is often used in the better versions, needing several years ageing to reach peak. A third clone, Morellino, is used in a popular wine blend with the same name found in the southern part of the province. Recent efforts in California with clones of this variety are very promising, producing medium-bodied reds with rich cherry or plumlike flavors and aromas. Among the available clonal versions are R6 and R7, derived from the Montalcino region of Italy, having average productivity/ripening and producing small berries on medium size clusters. R10 and R24 are well-recommended. R23, listed as deriving from the Emilia-Romagna region, has good vigor with medium-small clusters with earlier ripening. R102 derives from the Montepulciano region and reported to have average vigor with moderate productivity that results in higher sugar levels and good acidity from medium-small berries on medium-small clusters. Has synonym name of Nielluccio where grown in Corsica.Italy Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorTuscany Tuscany (ItalianMade.com) | TuscanytMontalcino Montalcino websiteBrunello di Montalcino Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino (Official DOCG website) |
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