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

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Producer	Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
Country	Italy
Region	Toscana
Varietal	Sangiovese (Grosso)
Vintage	2016
Sku	RD11515
Size	750ml

 

The 2016 Pianrosso is a striking expression of a near-perfect vintage, offering purity, precision, and poise in equal measure. The nose reveals layers of red cherry, rose petal, crushed stone, and subtle spice, while the palate is tightly knit yet already remarkably expressive. Tannins are fine-grained and elegant, carried by a backbone of vibrant acidity that promises long-term aging potential. Aged for over three years in large Slavonian oak casks, this Brunello delivers the transparency and site expression that only the finest vintages can achieve. Still youthful, it is a wine of both immediate charm and remarkable cellar longevity—an essential for collectors and purists alike.

Nestled in the southern reaches of Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is one of the region’s most storied and respected estates. Founded in the 17th century, the winery experienced a modern renaissance under Giuseppe Bianchini, who transformed it into a global benchmark for elegant, terroir-driven Brunello. Today, his children Paolo and Lucia carry the legacy forward, maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainable agriculture and traditional winemaking techniques. Their flagship vineyard, Pianrosso—meaning “red field”—is a 12-hectare plot prized for its galestro-rich soils, balanced sun exposure, and elevation, all of which combine to yield grapes of exceptional finesse and character.