Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso Riserva 2019

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.

"I have not seen this wine in a few years. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro offers a darkly concentrated approach with a bouquet built upon black fruit intensity, spice, earth and cured tobacco. I find the approach quite robust and heavy-handed. This vintage is especially concentrated and best recommended to those looking for this hearty style. The tannins come with a hint of dryness. Production is 18,600 bottles with some larger formats." - 95 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Mosconi remains something of a hidden gem in Barolo, historically farmed by growers who sold fruit rather than bottling their own wines. A deeper ruby color, the 2021 Barolo Mosconi reveals gorgeous aromatics of violet perfume, lavender, and pure Amarena cherry. Medium-bodied, with impressive structure and purity, the wine balances floral lift with ripe fruit and refined tannins. Long and elegant, it shows both power and finesse. Drink 2027-2046." - 97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Producer: Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Varietal: Sangiovese

Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Vintage: 2019

Size: 750ml