Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino 2024
Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino 2024 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino, Italy), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity very high; oak influence is none. Good with pizza, bolognese, mushroom risotto, lamb. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontodi Chianti Classico 2022 Fontodi · Tuscany | £36.18 | |||
| Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 Felsina · Tuscany | £23.32 | |||
| Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico 2022 Felsina · Tuscany | £20.58 | |||
| Sassetti Livio Pertimali Rosso di Montalcino 2023 Sassetti Livio Pertimali · Tuscany | £16.98 |
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is one of the most admired names in Montalcino, an organically farmed estate in the warm southern corner of the zone at Castelnuovo dell'Abate, run by the Bianchini family. Its Brunellos are regional benchmarks; this Rosso is the same hand and the same Sangiovese, released young while the Brunello waits in the cellar. It's 100% Sangiovese Grosso, off the estate's vineyards on mineral-rich, marly soils. Fermented in stainless steel and concrete, then rested for a year in the estate's large old Slavonian oak casks - the traditional Montalcino approach, where the big format gently rounds the wine without layering on oak spice. The aim is freshness and finesse over weight. Expect wild cherry and crushed berry, rosemary and a savoury, stony, faintly olive-tinged edge - cool-toned and silky, medium-bodied, with the fine tannins and bright acidity that mark good Sangiovese. Approachable now but no lightweight. Serve at 16-18°C.