Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona - Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino 2016 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
Country	Italy
Region	Toscana
Varietal	Sangiovese (Grosso)
Vintage	2016
Sku	RD11517
Size	750ml

 

The 2016 vintage is widely celebrated as a benchmark for Brunello, and Ciacci Piccolomini delivers a stunning expression of the year’s grace and precision. The wine opens with aromas of red cherry, wild rose, crushed herbs, and hints of underbrush, leading to a palate that balances richness with lifted acidity and polished tannins. Aged in large Slavonian oak casks, it maintains purity of fruit while building layers of earthy complexity, savory spice, and mineral tension. This is a Brunello of classical poise and quiet power—impeccably structured, cellar-worthy for 20+ years, but already displaying elegance in the glass.

Nestled in the southeastern quadrant of Montalcino near Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona stands among the region’s most revered estates. Its noble origins trace back to the 17th century, but the estate rose to prominence under the stewardship of Giuseppe Bianchini, who transformed it into a modern icon of traditional Brunello. Today, Paolo and Lucia Bianchini carry on their father’s legacy with passion and precision, focusing on sustainable viticulture, careful clonal selection, and extended oak aging to produce wines that reflect both terroir and time. Their Brunellos are known for their depth, elegance, and age-worthiness.