Ciacci Piccolomini - Brunello Di Montalcino 2020 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $60.00
| Producer | Ciacci Piccolomini |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 10708 |
| Size | 750ml |
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a grand estate of great historical and religious heritage, having been owned by the bishop of Montalcino in the seventeenth century. It is currently run by the grandchildren of Guiseppe Bianchini, then the principal winemaker at the estate, who was bequeathed the property due to the prior owner having no heirs. Located on the southeast facing slopes of the Montalcino municipality, close to Castelnuovo dell’Abate, the entire estate comprised 200 hectares of which about 55 are planted to vines. There are numerous wooded areas and 40 hectares of olive trees.
Substantial parts of the vineyard were replanted between 1986 and 1990. The full range of wines are made – a Rosso, a Brunello classico from 8 hectres plus a single vineyard designated Brunello and a Riserva called Santa Caterina d’Oro, both sourced from the “Pianrosso” vineyard, which extends to 11.7 hectares with a varied altitude of between 240 and 369 metres.
The winery describes itself as an alliance of modern and traditional by virtue of using state of the art oenoligical equipment but vinification process that are founded on old style traditional methods. Long Fermentations take place in steel vats or glass lined cement tanks and aging in larger Slavonian oak of varying sizes.
James Suckling: 96 Points
A profound wine with vibrancy and complexity exuding restrained cherries and raspberries together with touches of ash and fresh orange peel. Leafiness and meaty minerality add an extra dimension. The attack is lush and ripe with full body velvety tannins refreshing acidity and violet-soaked cherries to finish. Real precision here. Drinkable now but best afte
The Wine Independent: 95 Points
This 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is little darker in color than some other Brunellos from the 2020 vintage. On the nose it has appealing mixed fruit preserves violets grated nutmeg black plum tart. It's very nicely balanced on the palate; the acid is well-integrated and cleanses the palate while retaining a pleasant roundness on the edges. The alcohol is just slightly warming but does not detract from the wine and on the finish orange peel clove oil and tapendade interplay amongst the fine and structured tannins. Very enjoyable!
Kerin O'Keefe: 95 Points
The striking 2020 Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d?Aragona is intensely fragrant offering aromas of ripe wild berry blue flower Mediterranean scrub and dark spice. Full-bodied and structured but also boasting weightless finesse the savory palate delivers Morello cherry ripe raspberry licorice and tobacco framed in firm velvety tannins. Drink 2029?2035. Abv: 15% Kerin O?Keefe November 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com
Gardini Notes: 95+ Points
Elegant and very well balanced. Nose with corniolo sensations then caper fruits black pepper in grains and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut mouthfeel with sapid tannins. It closes with memories of small fruits and balsamic sensations accompanied by iodine memories. - Luca Gardini
vJeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a bright red/orange-tinged color and is ripe and sapid on the nose with notes of crushed black raspberries mocha sweet herbs and mossy floral earth. It's elegant on the palate with salty mouthwatering accents but the acidity is not what kicks that forward. It's ripe with plush velvety tannins hints of porcini and earth tones that are sure to improve and build as the wine ages. It has a hearty texture in its medium frame and fills the palate with hints of black truffle. Drink over the coming 15 or more years. - Reviewed By : Audrey Frick
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is impossible to ignore with a burst of crushed plums and black cherries accentuated by sweet herbs hints of tobacco and wilted violets. It's round and supple with dark red fruits autumnal spices that swirl throughout and a hint of cocoa that embellishes the close. Despite its depth and concentration the 2020 maintains energy while coming across as wonderfully refined leaves fine-grained tannins to resonate beneath an air of lavender and mocha. - By Eric Guido on November 2023
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