Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2016

CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D'ARAGONA

Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso
2016

$145.99*

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Product code
512839
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Specialty
Status
Store Only
Type of product
Still wine
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Brunello di Montalcino
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese grosso 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

Tenuta Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is a spectacular estate in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions of Italy. It is located in the hills south of the ancient town of Montalcino, above the River Orcia and not far from the legendary medieval Abbey of S. Antimo. It is a classic Tuscan farm: a very large property of 425 acres, devoted to vineyards, olive groves, cereal crops, pasture, and woodland. The beautiful 17th century Palazzo was built by the Abbot of S. Antimo. For centuries it...

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Press reviews

GardiniNotes.com

- 100 points -

November 2020 (Vintage 2016)

A cornerstone for the appellation, spicy nose with alcohol-infused cherries, an officinal trace of fresh marjoram; then, “taggiasche” olives. Taut and crunchy mouth with an excellent thickness. Savoury tannins closing on fruity notes.

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 Wine Enthusiast

- 98 points -

March 2021 (Vintage 2016)

Aromas of red berry, camphor and tobacco meld with rose in this fragrant, full-bodied red. The smooth palate is concentrated yet elegant, featuring raspberry jam, cherry marinated in spirits, licorice and coffee bean alongside a backbone of firm, velvety tannins. 

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James Suckling

- 98 points -

October 2020 (Vintage 2016)

Lots going on here with black plums, ripe cherries, cedar, smoke and cocoa on the nose. Ash, chocolate, crushed walnuts and some praline. Mushrooms. This has firm, ripe tannins and a full body. Flavorful and juicy finish. Very structured

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