Ciacci Piccolomini - Brunello Di Montalcino 2017 (750ml)
Price: $69.00
Sale Price: $58.00
| Producer | Ciacci Piccolomini |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Brunello Di Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 1554363 |
| Size | 750ml |
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.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
Generous layered and rich the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window. Paolo Bianchini and his family shared the same frustrations as other top producers in the appellation regarding the hot and dry 2017 vintage. Thankfully the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate is located in a rather cool location with south-facing vines and well-draining galestro soils on the back side of Castelbuovo dell'Abate. I always like to think of this tiny hilltop hamlet as the place where the day's sunbeams shine in Montalcino before sunset. This estate is certified for organic farming.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Rich and lively exuding cherry plum and blackberry fruit with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now with fine length and a lingering mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040.
James Suckling: 93 Points
11 Oct 2021 – Aromas of cedar berry mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium chewy tannins and a fluid flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.
Vinous: 91 Points
A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins yet in the end balance is nicely maintained. Well done.
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