I vigneti sono situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. e producono questo vino giovane, pronto e profumato.
100% Sangiovese.
In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.
In botti di rovere.
Rosso rubino.
Ampiamente enfatizzato da profumi di frutta fresca a bacca rossa si completa con leggere note floreali e speziate. Caldo, abbastanza morbido, strutturato ed equilibrato con tannini piacevolmente pronunciati.
Servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma di "tulipano". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.
Adatto ad accompagnare zuppe toscane, primi piatti con sughi a base di carni rosse, salumi e formaggi di media stagionatura.
Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.
Layers of animal, fresh wild strawberry with skin of dry cinnamon and lime on nose. Savory, sweet and grilled peach with layer of nutty, wood character. Drink now or better in 2016.
"A rich style, with cherry and plum flavors set against a vibrant structure. The dense tannins emerge on the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2021. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"The 2010 Rosso di Montalcino is plush, rich and totally inviting. It boasts stunning textural depth and richness for a Rosso. The warmth of these warm microclimates in the south of Montalcino comes through in spades. This is a hugely overachieving wine from Ciacci and proprietor Paolo Bianchini. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
"The 2006 Rosso di Montalcino is a knock-out effort bursting with dark red fruit, spices and earthiness. It flows onto the palate with remarkable density and plushness, with silky tannins that are beautifully integrated into the wine. Ciacci’s 2006 Rosso is a gem, and is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011."
Another reserved and fruity Rosso di Montalcino with beautiful cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish.Drink now.
A fresh, vibrant rosso from this vintage with strawberry and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Savory. Drink now.
"As tannic as many Brunellos, but offering distinct raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors balanced with a touch of oak. A bit shy on flavor for so much tannin, but it may be worth waiting until 1993 to '95 to see what develops."-B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish."- B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish." - B.S.
"Berry, mineral and vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with firm young tannins and a minerally finish. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A fruity, medium-bodied red, with plum and tobacco character. Easygoing on the palate, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. Long and beautiful. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A bit austere but some pleasant berry and cherry character, with a hint of cedar. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." B.S.
"A fresh young red, with plum and cherry on a well-balanced, medium body, with lots of flavor and a long, easygoing finish. Enjoyable. Drink now. 3,250 cases made." - B.S.
"Displays dried cherry and cedar on a medium palate, with a lightly spicy finish. Drink now. 4,100 cases made." - B.S.
"This rich, round red features an herbal cast to its cherry, rhubarb and tobacco notes. Medium-weight, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,150 cases made." - B.S.
"Features plenty of iron, sanguine and herbal aromas and flavors, surrounding a core of strawberry notes. Bright and intense, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. 3,150 cases made. " - B.S
"Chocolate and spice notes trump the cherry and plum fruit in this broad red. Clamps down on the finish. Awkward. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"Ciacci’s 2011 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the darker wines of the year. Black cherries, flowers, spices and cloves all take shape in a powerful, broad Rosso that stands out for its sheer intensity. The ripeness of the year in this southernmost part of Montalcino comes through in spades. Not a lightweight, this serious Rosso is all about richness. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019."
"Ciacci’s 2009 Rosso di Montalcino shows attractive plumpness in its bright red berries and sweet spices. This is a Rosso built on a core of generous fruit. Accordingly, it is best enjoyed on the young side. The juiciness of the fruit carries through nicely to the round, caressing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015."
"The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is soft and perfumed in its floral red fruits. Medium in body, this accessible Rosso offers excellent length as well as balance in an understated style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011."
"This fairly rich 2004 Rosso di Montalcino offers plenty of super-ripe red fruit and mineral notes with excellent length and lovely balance, all while maintaining a sense of classicism and finesse in its proportions. Made from the estate’s less well-exposed plants, it fully expresses the house’s hallmark style in miniature. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2010."
"Ciacci Piccolomini's 2000 is the finest Rosso di Montalcino I have ever tasted. This deep ruby/garnet-colored, outrageously rich Rosso boasts an explosive bouquet of smoke, dried herbs, black fruits, tobacco, and fruit cake. Luscious and opulently-textured, with a sensual, velvety-textured feel that cascades over the palate with no hard edges, this seamless classic should be drunk over the next 5-8 years."
Lots of watermelon, berry and spice character to this light-bodied red. Hints of citrus fruit too. Drink now.
A harmonious style, whose graceful frame is enhanced by strawberry, cherry, graphite and tobacco flavors. Intense and long, with plenty of energy on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Rosso rubino trasparente. Apre su sentori fruttati di ciliegia, viola, resina, alloro e note salmastre; seguono polvere di caffè, gomma e cera. Grande spinta acida e tannino che domano l'alcol; lunga persistenza con un finale rinfrescante e fruttato. Matura in botti grandi per 8 mesi, quindi affina per altri 4 in bottiglia. Rosticciana di maiale.
Ammaliante alla vista di un consistente rosso rubino trasparente. Intenso e fine al naso con sensazioni di ciliegia, ribes, liquirizia e cacao; dopo qualche olfazione è possibile percepire anche una piacevole nota ematica. In bocca l'attacco è equilibrato e morbido. Ottima la trama del tannino integrata nella struttura del vino: non graffia ma accarezza il palato. Elegante alla beva, di notevole persistenza. Ottima conduzione del legno grande in fase di maturazione. Ideale compagno per una grigliata di carne.
Tonalità rubino vivace. Apre su ricordi di corteccia di china e humus, poi emergono sentori di lampone, ribes rosso, rosa damascena e bastoncino di liquirizia. Al sorso è succoso: domina la freschezza, protagonista per tutta la durata dell'assaggio, con tannini rotondi e sapidità calibrata. Riposa per 8 mesi in botti grandi, poi affina per 4 mesi in bottiglia. Bistecca alla fiorentina.
87/100
Veste rubino con striature granato. Naso elegante che apre su toni di terra battuta e mineralità ferrosa, per poi virare verso dolci sensazioni di frutta matura e liquirizia, accenti di peperoncino e geranio. Al gusto rappresenta una sintesi perfetta tra muscolarità ed eleganza, coniugando sapidità e calore alcolico; persistente la chiusura in cui le sensazioni piccanti si alternano alle dolci note fruttate. Botte grande.
Cherry, loam, tomato leaf and earth flavors highlight this fluid red. Balanced and moderately long. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. –BS
Editors’ Choice
Violet, wild-berry and botanical-herb aromas lead the nose on this savory red. The bright juicy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, wild blackberry and white pepper set against taut tannins.
Orange peel, citrus, raspberries and wild strawberries. Medium body, fine and grainy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is an easy-drinking wine that is plump and soft in the middle due to the heat and dryness of this vintage. This wine reveals dark fruit flavors followed by medium intensity and build. In essence, this Rosso is simple and bright and would be perfect with your favorite pasta dish. I tasted this wine next to the estate's 2016 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte, a wine that shows more depth and intensity. If you are looking for affordable and accessible Sangiovese from Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona has you covered.
Rubino luminoso con accenni granato. Naso solare, giocato su tutte le declinazioni della macchia mediterranea: ginepro, mirto, alloro, lentisco, lavanda, piccoli frutti di bosco rossi, iris, sbuffi salmastri, spezie dolci e pepe rosa. Sorso dinamico, sapido, con una progressione gustativa elegante e perfettamente coerente con l’olfatto. Botte di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
The Bianchini family has been working hard to develop a cohesive strategy for its Rosso program. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Rosso di Montalcino pours from the bottle with a light garnet appearance. The wine remains compact and lean-bodied in terms of palate, and it imparts classic aromas of wild cherry, potting soil and blue flowers. Everything you get here is straight out of the Sangiovese playbook, and the wine remains accessible and easy-dinking throughout. You can't beat that low price. Some 68,000 bottles were released in January 2020.
Editors' Choice
Vibrant and delicious, this textbook Rosso has enticing aromas of woodland berry, rose, tobacco and a whiff of eucalyptus. On the smooth, savory palate, polished tannins and bright acidity accompany succulent wild cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Drink through 2023. - Kerin O'Keefe
A juicy, fruity red with pleasing plum and chocolate character and hints of orange peel. Medium body and light tannins that are soft and succulent. Drink now.
The 2018 Ciacci Rosso Rosso di Montalcino is intense from the get-go, showing sweet black cherries dipped in liquor, complicated by balsamic spices and savory herbs. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures give way to polished ripe fruits and sweet spices, as pretty inner florals add lift to the experience. There’s a hint of orange citrus on the long finish, as the red fruits lean more to the blue end of the spectrum, along with a mix of residual acids and tannins. As fruit-forward and intense as this Rosso is, I can’t help but enjoy its extroverted yet balanced personality. Eric Guido
Ciacci's 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is racy and inviting, as wines from this vintage tend to be. Soft curves push forward a core of succulent red cherry, sweet spice, tobacco, dried flowers and rose petal. Although the 2017 has quite a bit of richness, it remains translucent and very Sangiovese in feel. The Rosso is a very pretty wine, and a terrific value. Antonio Galloni
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Rosso di Montalcino hits all the right buttons, especially if you are looking for an easy-drinking Tuscan red to pair with you next pasta with home-cooked tomato sauce. Candied cherry, tart raspberry and sweet almond appear on the bouquet, along with lavender and wild rose. This is a terrific entry-level effort from a hot vintage, with 56,000 bottles made.
Sweet cherry and floral character with some orange-peel undertones. Light-to medium-bodied with firm tannins and a persistent, focused finish. Drink now.
A pretty mix of crushed cherries, roses and sweet spice wafts up from the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino. This is a pure and lifted expression with pleasantly ripe red fruits that mix with sour citrus and savory herbal tones to create lovely contrasts. Its minerality comes forward through the licorice-tinged finale, along with a gentle grip of fine tannins that frame the experience quite nicely. Ciacci did a fantastic job with their 2020 Rosso.
Fragole e fragoline di bosco, lamponi e ribes sono i sentori principali di questo vino. Nel profilo secondario, fiori rossi, rosa canina e spezie come pepe bianco e pepe nero. Al palato, corpo pieno, tannini ben polimerizzati ed un finale morbido e suadente. Bevi ora o invecchia.
Ciliegie, amarene, tiglio in fiore, coriandolo e guaranà sono i sentori principali di questo giovane Rosso. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di carattere classico e leggermente austero. Meglio dal 2023.
This show notes of sweeter red berries like raspberries and strawberries with spice character and hints of citrus peel and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, firm and textured with chalky tannins and a core of ripe fruit. Attractive and flavorful. Drink now.
Fragrante seppur ben maturo ricorda di fragole, prugne rosse, cedro in pezzi, mirto selvatico e susine. Corpo medio-pieno, estremamente levigato e ricco nel sorso chiude gentile ed armonico. Gustoso ed appagante. Bevi ora.
I vigneti sono situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. e producono questo vino giovane, pronto e profumato.
100% Sangiovese.
In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.
In botti di rovere.
Rosso rubino.
Ampiamente enfatizzato da profumi di frutta fresca a bacca rossa si completa con leggere note floreali e speziate. Caldo, abbastanza morbido, strutturato ed equilibrato con tannini piacevolmente pronunciati.
Servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma di "tulipano". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.
Adatto ad accompagnare zuppe toscane, primi piatti con sughi a base di carni rosse, salumi e formaggi di media stagionatura.
Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.
Layers of animal, fresh wild strawberry with skin of dry cinnamon and lime on nose. Savory, sweet and grilled peach with layer of nutty, wood character. Drink now or better in 2016.
"A rich style, with cherry and plum flavors set against a vibrant structure. The dense tannins emerge on the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2021. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"The 2010 Rosso di Montalcino is plush, rich and totally inviting. It boasts stunning textural depth and richness for a Rosso. The warmth of these warm microclimates in the south of Montalcino comes through in spades. This is a hugely overachieving wine from Ciacci and proprietor Paolo Bianchini. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
"The 2006 Rosso di Montalcino is a knock-out effort bursting with dark red fruit, spices and earthiness. It flows onto the palate with remarkable density and plushness, with silky tannins that are beautifully integrated into the wine. Ciacci’s 2006 Rosso is a gem, and is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011."
Another reserved and fruity Rosso di Montalcino with beautiful cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish.Drink now.
A fresh, vibrant rosso from this vintage with strawberry and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Savory. Drink now.
"As tannic as many Brunellos, but offering distinct raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors balanced with a touch of oak. A bit shy on flavor for so much tannin, but it may be worth waiting until 1993 to '95 to see what develops."-B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish."- B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish." - B.S.
"Berry, mineral and vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with firm young tannins and a minerally finish. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A fruity, medium-bodied red, with plum and tobacco character. Easygoing on the palate, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. Long and beautiful. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A bit austere but some pleasant berry and cherry character, with a hint of cedar. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." B.S.
"A fresh young red, with plum and cherry on a well-balanced, medium body, with lots of flavor and a long, easygoing finish. Enjoyable. Drink now. 3,250 cases made." - B.S.
"Displays dried cherry and cedar on a medium palate, with a lightly spicy finish. Drink now. 4,100 cases made." - B.S.
"This rich, round red features an herbal cast to its cherry, rhubarb and tobacco notes. Medium-weight, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,150 cases made." - B.S.
"Features plenty of iron, sanguine and herbal aromas and flavors, surrounding a core of strawberry notes. Bright and intense, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. 3,150 cases made. " - B.S
"Chocolate and spice notes trump the cherry and plum fruit in this broad red. Clamps down on the finish. Awkward. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"Ciacci’s 2011 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the darker wines of the year. Black cherries, flowers, spices and cloves all take shape in a powerful, broad Rosso that stands out for its sheer intensity. The ripeness of the year in this southernmost part of Montalcino comes through in spades. Not a lightweight, this serious Rosso is all about richness. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019."
"Ciacci’s 2009 Rosso di Montalcino shows attractive plumpness in its bright red berries and sweet spices. This is a Rosso built on a core of generous fruit. Accordingly, it is best enjoyed on the young side. The juiciness of the fruit carries through nicely to the round, caressing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015."
"The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is soft and perfumed in its floral red fruits. Medium in body, this accessible Rosso offers excellent length as well as balance in an understated style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011."
"This fairly rich 2004 Rosso di Montalcino offers plenty of super-ripe red fruit and mineral notes with excellent length and lovely balance, all while maintaining a sense of classicism and finesse in its proportions. Made from the estate’s less well-exposed plants, it fully expresses the house’s hallmark style in miniature. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2010."
"Ciacci Piccolomini's 2000 is the finest Rosso di Montalcino I have ever tasted. This deep ruby/garnet-colored, outrageously rich Rosso boasts an explosive bouquet of smoke, dried herbs, black fruits, tobacco, and fruit cake. Luscious and opulently-textured, with a sensual, velvety-textured feel that cascades over the palate with no hard edges, this seamless classic should be drunk over the next 5-8 years."
Lots of watermelon, berry and spice character to this light-bodied red. Hints of citrus fruit too. Drink now.
A harmonious style, whose graceful frame is enhanced by strawberry, cherry, graphite and tobacco flavors. Intense and long, with plenty of energy on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Rosso rubino trasparente. Apre su sentori fruttati di ciliegia, viola, resina, alloro e note salmastre; seguono polvere di caffè, gomma e cera. Grande spinta acida e tannino che domano l'alcol; lunga persistenza con un finale rinfrescante e fruttato. Matura in botti grandi per 8 mesi, quindi affina per altri 4 in bottiglia. Rosticciana di maiale.
Ammaliante alla vista di un consistente rosso rubino trasparente. Intenso e fine al naso con sensazioni di ciliegia, ribes, liquirizia e cacao; dopo qualche olfazione è possibile percepire anche una piacevole nota ematica. In bocca l'attacco è equilibrato e morbido. Ottima la trama del tannino integrata nella struttura del vino: non graffia ma accarezza il palato. Elegante alla beva, di notevole persistenza. Ottima conduzione del legno grande in fase di maturazione. Ideale compagno per una grigliata di carne.
Tonalità rubino vivace. Apre su ricordi di corteccia di china e humus, poi emergono sentori di lampone, ribes rosso, rosa damascena e bastoncino di liquirizia. Al sorso è succoso: domina la freschezza, protagonista per tutta la durata dell'assaggio, con tannini rotondi e sapidità calibrata. Riposa per 8 mesi in botti grandi, poi affina per 4 mesi in bottiglia. Bistecca alla fiorentina.
87/100
Veste rubino con striature granato. Naso elegante che apre su toni di terra battuta e mineralità ferrosa, per poi virare verso dolci sensazioni di frutta matura e liquirizia, accenti di peperoncino e geranio. Al gusto rappresenta una sintesi perfetta tra muscolarità ed eleganza, coniugando sapidità e calore alcolico; persistente la chiusura in cui le sensazioni piccanti si alternano alle dolci note fruttate. Botte grande.
Cherry, loam, tomato leaf and earth flavors highlight this fluid red. Balanced and moderately long. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. –BS
Editors’ Choice
Violet, wild-berry and botanical-herb aromas lead the nose on this savory red. The bright juicy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, wild blackberry and white pepper set against taut tannins.
Orange peel, citrus, raspberries and wild strawberries. Medium body, fine and grainy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is an easy-drinking wine that is plump and soft in the middle due to the heat and dryness of this vintage. This wine reveals dark fruit flavors followed by medium intensity and build. In essence, this Rosso is simple and bright and would be perfect with your favorite pasta dish. I tasted this wine next to the estate's 2016 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte, a wine that shows more depth and intensity. If you are looking for affordable and accessible Sangiovese from Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona has you covered.
Rubino luminoso con accenni granato. Naso solare, giocato su tutte le declinazioni della macchia mediterranea: ginepro, mirto, alloro, lentisco, lavanda, piccoli frutti di bosco rossi, iris, sbuffi salmastri, spezie dolci e pepe rosa. Sorso dinamico, sapido, con una progressione gustativa elegante e perfettamente coerente con l’olfatto. Botte di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
The Bianchini family has been working hard to develop a cohesive strategy for its Rosso program. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Rosso di Montalcino pours from the bottle with a light garnet appearance. The wine remains compact and lean-bodied in terms of palate, and it imparts classic aromas of wild cherry, potting soil and blue flowers. Everything you get here is straight out of the Sangiovese playbook, and the wine remains accessible and easy-dinking throughout. You can't beat that low price. Some 68,000 bottles were released in January 2020.
Editors' Choice
Vibrant and delicious, this textbook Rosso has enticing aromas of woodland berry, rose, tobacco and a whiff of eucalyptus. On the smooth, savory palate, polished tannins and bright acidity accompany succulent wild cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Drink through 2023. - Kerin O'Keefe
A juicy, fruity red with pleasing plum and chocolate character and hints of orange peel. Medium body and light tannins that are soft and succulent. Drink now.
The 2018 Ciacci Rosso Rosso di Montalcino is intense from the get-go, showing sweet black cherries dipped in liquor, complicated by balsamic spices and savory herbs. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures give way to polished ripe fruits and sweet spices, as pretty inner florals add lift to the experience. There’s a hint of orange citrus on the long finish, as the red fruits lean more to the blue end of the spectrum, along with a mix of residual acids and tannins. As fruit-forward and intense as this Rosso is, I can’t help but enjoy its extroverted yet balanced personality. Eric Guido
Ciacci's 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is racy and inviting, as wines from this vintage tend to be. Soft curves push forward a core of succulent red cherry, sweet spice, tobacco, dried flowers and rose petal. Although the 2017 has quite a bit of richness, it remains translucent and very Sangiovese in feel. The Rosso is a very pretty wine, and a terrific value. Antonio Galloni
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Rosso di Montalcino hits all the right buttons, especially if you are looking for an easy-drinking Tuscan red to pair with you next pasta with home-cooked tomato sauce. Candied cherry, tart raspberry and sweet almond appear on the bouquet, along with lavender and wild rose. This is a terrific entry-level effort from a hot vintage, with 56,000 bottles made.
Sweet cherry and floral character with some orange-peel undertones. Light-to medium-bodied with firm tannins and a persistent, focused finish. Drink now.
A pretty mix of crushed cherries, roses and sweet spice wafts up from the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino. This is a pure and lifted expression with pleasantly ripe red fruits that mix with sour citrus and savory herbal tones to create lovely contrasts. Its minerality comes forward through the licorice-tinged finale, along with a gentle grip of fine tannins that frame the experience quite nicely. Ciacci did a fantastic job with their 2020 Rosso.
Fragole e fragoline di bosco, lamponi e ribes sono i sentori principali di questo vino. Nel profilo secondario, fiori rossi, rosa canina e spezie come pepe bianco e pepe nero. Al palato, corpo pieno, tannini ben polimerizzati ed un finale morbido e suadente. Bevi ora o invecchia.
Ciliegie, amarene, tiglio in fiore, coriandolo e guaranà sono i sentori principali di questo giovane Rosso. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di carattere classico e leggermente austero. Meglio dal 2023.
This show notes of sweeter red berries like raspberries and strawberries with spice character and hints of citrus peel and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, firm and textured with chalky tannins and a core of ripe fruit. Attractive and flavorful. Drink now.
Fragrante seppur ben maturo ricorda di fragole, prugne rosse, cedro in pezzi, mirto selvatico e susine. Corpo medio-pieno, estremamente levigato e ricco nel sorso chiude gentile ed armonico. Gustoso ed appagante. Bevi ora.
7,76 ettari situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. producono questo vino giovane, pronto e profumato.
100% Sangiovese
In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.
In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl
Rosso rubino
Ampiamente enfatizzato da profumi di frutta fresca a bacca rossa si completa con leggere note floreali e speziate. Caldo, abbastanza morbido, strutturato ed equilibrato con tannini piacevolmente pronunciati.
Servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma di "tulipano". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.
Adatto ad accompagnare zuppe toscane, primi piatti con sughi a base di carni rosse, salumi e formaggi di media stagionatura.
Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.
Layers of animal, fresh wild strawberry with skin of dry cinnamon and lime on nose. Savory, sweet and grilled peach with layer of nutty, wood character. Drink now or better in 2016.
"A rich style, with cherry and plum flavors set against a vibrant structure. The dense tannins emerge on the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2021. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"The 2010 Rosso di Montalcino is plush, rich and totally inviting. It boasts stunning textural depth and richness for a Rosso. The warmth of these warm microclimates in the south of Montalcino comes through in spades. This is a hugely overachieving wine from Ciacci and proprietor Paolo Bianchini. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
"The 2006 Rosso di Montalcino is a knock-out effort bursting with dark red fruit, spices and earthiness. It flows onto the palate with remarkable density and plushness, with silky tannins that are beautifully integrated into the wine. Ciacci’s 2006 Rosso is a gem, and is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011."
Another reserved and fruity Rosso di Montalcino with beautiful cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish.Drink now.
A fresh, vibrant rosso from this vintage with strawberry and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Savory. Drink now.
"As tannic as many Brunellos, but offering distinct raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors balanced with a touch of oak. A bit shy on flavor for so much tannin, but it may be worth waiting until 1993 to '95 to see what develops."-B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish."- B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish." - B.S.
"Berry, mineral and vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with firm young tannins and a minerally finish. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A fruity, medium-bodied red, with plum and tobacco character. Easygoing on the palate, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. Long and beautiful. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A bit austere but some pleasant berry and cherry character, with a hint of cedar. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." B.S.
"A fresh young red, with plum and cherry on a well-balanced, medium body, with lots of flavor and a long, easygoing finish. Enjoyable. Drink now. 3,250 cases made." - B.S.
"Displays dried cherry and cedar on a medium palate, with a lightly spicy finish. Drink now. 4,100 cases made." - B.S.
"This rich, round red features an herbal cast to its cherry, rhubarb and tobacco notes. Medium-weight, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,150 cases made." - B.S.
"Features plenty of iron, sanguine and herbal aromas and flavors, surrounding a core of strawberry notes. Bright and intense, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. 3,150 cases made. " - B.S
"Chocolate and spice notes trump the cherry and plum fruit in this broad red. Clamps down on the finish. Awkward. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"Ciacci’s 2011 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the darker wines of the year. Black cherries, flowers, spices and cloves all take shape in a powerful, broad Rosso that stands out for its sheer intensity. The ripeness of the year in this southernmost part of Montalcino comes through in spades. Not a lightweight, this serious Rosso is all about richness. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019."
"Ciacci’s 2009 Rosso di Montalcino shows attractive plumpness in its bright red berries and sweet spices. This is a Rosso built on a core of generous fruit. Accordingly, it is best enjoyed on the young side. The juiciness of the fruit carries through nicely to the round, caressing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015."
"The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is soft and perfumed in its floral red fruits. Medium in body, this accessible Rosso offers excellent length as well as balance in an understated style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011."
"This fairly rich 2004 Rosso di Montalcino offers plenty of super-ripe red fruit and mineral notes with excellent length and lovely balance, all while maintaining a sense of classicism and finesse in its proportions. Made from the estate’s less well-exposed plants, it fully expresses the house’s hallmark style in miniature. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2010."
"Ciacci Piccolomini's 2000 is the finest Rosso di Montalcino I have ever tasted. This deep ruby/garnet-colored, outrageously rich Rosso boasts an explosive bouquet of smoke, dried herbs, black fruits, tobacco, and fruit cake. Luscious and opulently-textured, with a sensual, velvety-textured feel that cascades over the palate with no hard edges, this seamless classic should be drunk over the next 5-8 years."
Lots of watermelon, berry and spice character to this light-bodied red. Hints of citrus fruit too. Drink now.
A harmonious style, whose graceful frame is enhanced by strawberry, cherry, graphite and tobacco flavors. Intense and long, with plenty of energy on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Rosso rubino trasparente. Apre su sentori fruttati di ciliegia, viola, resina, alloro e note salmastre; seguono polvere di caffè, gomma e cera. Grande spinta acida e tannino che domano l'alcol; lunga persistenza con un finale rinfrescante e fruttato. Matura in botti grandi per 8 mesi, quindi affina per altri 4 in bottiglia. Rosticciana di maiale.
Ammaliante alla vista di un consistente rosso rubino trasparente. Intenso e fine al naso con sensazioni di ciliegia, ribes, liquirizia e cacao; dopo qualche olfazione è possibile percepire anche una piacevole nota ematica. In bocca l'attacco è equilibrato e morbido. Ottima la trama del tannino integrata nella struttura del vino: non graffia ma accarezza il palato. Elegante alla beva, di notevole persistenza. Ottima conduzione del legno grande in fase di maturazione. Ideale compagno per una grigliata di carne.
Tonalità rubino vivace. Apre su ricordi di corteccia di china e humus, poi emergono sentori di lampone, ribes rosso, rosa damascena e bastoncino di liquirizia. Al sorso è succoso: domina la freschezza, protagonista per tutta la durata dell'assaggio, con tannini rotondi e sapidità calibrata. Riposa per 8 mesi in botti grandi, poi affina per 4 mesi in bottiglia. Bistecca alla fiorentina.
87/100
Veste rubino con striature granato. Naso elegante che apre su toni di terra battuta e mineralità ferrosa, per poi virare verso dolci sensazioni di frutta matura e liquirizia, accenti di peperoncino e geranio. Al gusto rappresenta una sintesi perfetta tra muscolarità ed eleganza, coniugando sapidità e calore alcolico; persistente la chiusura in cui le sensazioni piccanti si alternano alle dolci note fruttate. Botte grande.
Cherry, loam, tomato leaf and earth flavors highlight this fluid red. Balanced and moderately long. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. –BS
Editors’ Choice
Violet, wild-berry and botanical-herb aromas lead the nose on this savory red. The bright juicy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, wild blackberry and white pepper set against taut tannins.
Orange peel, citrus, raspberries and wild strawberries. Medium body, fine and grainy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is an easy-drinking wine that is plump and soft in the middle due to the heat and dryness of this vintage. This wine reveals dark fruit flavors followed by medium intensity and build. In essence, this Rosso is simple and bright and would be perfect with your favorite pasta dish. I tasted this wine next to the estate's 2016 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte, a wine that shows more depth and intensity. If you are looking for affordable and accessible Sangiovese from Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona has you covered.
Rubino luminoso con accenni granato. Naso solare, giocato su tutte le declinazioni della macchia mediterranea: ginepro, mirto, alloro, lentisco, lavanda, piccoli frutti di bosco rossi, iris, sbuffi salmastri, spezie dolci e pepe rosa. Sorso dinamico, sapido, con una progressione gustativa elegante e perfettamente coerente con l’olfatto. Botte di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
The Bianchini family has been working hard to develop a cohesive strategy for its Rosso program. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Rosso di Montalcino pours from the bottle with a light garnet appearance. The wine remains compact and lean-bodied in terms of palate, and it imparts classic aromas of wild cherry, potting soil and blue flowers. Everything you get here is straight out of the Sangiovese playbook, and the wine remains accessible and easy-dinking throughout. You can't beat that low price. Some 68,000 bottles were released in January 2020.
Editors' Choice
Vibrant and delicious, this textbook Rosso has enticing aromas of woodland berry, rose, tobacco and a whiff of eucalyptus. On the smooth, savory palate, polished tannins and bright acidity accompany succulent wild cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Drink through 2023. - Kerin O'Keefe
A juicy, fruity red with pleasing plum and chocolate character and hints of orange peel. Medium body and light tannins that are soft and succulent. Drink now.
The 2018 Ciacci Rosso Rosso di Montalcino is intense from the get-go, showing sweet black cherries dipped in liquor, complicated by balsamic spices and savory herbs. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures give way to polished ripe fruits and sweet spices, as pretty inner florals add lift to the experience. There’s a hint of orange citrus on the long finish, as the red fruits lean more to the blue end of the spectrum, along with a mix of residual acids and tannins. As fruit-forward and intense as this Rosso is, I can’t help but enjoy its extroverted yet balanced personality. Eric Guido
Ciacci's 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is racy and inviting, as wines from this vintage tend to be. Soft curves push forward a core of succulent red cherry, sweet spice, tobacco, dried flowers and rose petal. Although the 2017 has quite a bit of richness, it remains translucent and very Sangiovese in feel. The Rosso is a very pretty wine, and a terrific value. Antonio Galloni
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Rosso di Montalcino hits all the right buttons, especially if you are looking for an easy-drinking Tuscan red to pair with you next pasta with home-cooked tomato sauce. Candied cherry, tart raspberry and sweet almond appear on the bouquet, along with lavender and wild rose. This is a terrific entry-level effort from a hot vintage, with 56,000 bottles made.
Sweet cherry and floral character with some orange-peel undertones. Light-to medium-bodied with firm tannins and a persistent, focused finish. Drink now.
A pretty mix of crushed cherries, roses and sweet spice wafts up from the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino. This is a pure and lifted expression with pleasantly ripe red fruits that mix with sour citrus and savory herbal tones to create lovely contrasts. Its minerality comes forward through the licorice-tinged finale, along with a gentle grip of fine tannins that frame the experience quite nicely. Ciacci did a fantastic job with their 2020 Rosso.
Fragole e fragoline di bosco, lamponi e ribes sono i sentori principali di questo vino. Nel profilo secondario, fiori rossi, rosa canina e spezie come pepe bianco e pepe nero. Al palato, corpo pieno, tannini ben polimerizzati ed un finale morbido e suadente. Bevi ora o invecchia.
Ciliegie, amarene, tiglio in fiore, coriandolo e guaranà sono i sentori principali di questo giovane Rosso. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di carattere classico e leggermente austero. Meglio dal 2023.
This show notes of sweeter red berries like raspberries and strawberries with spice character and hints of citrus peel and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, firm and textured with chalky tannins and a core of ripe fruit. Attractive and flavorful. Drink now.
Fragrante seppur ben maturo ricorda di fragole, prugne rosse, cedro in pezzi, mirto selvatico e susine. Corpo medio-pieno, estremamente levigato e ricco nel sorso chiude gentile ed armonico. Gustoso ed appagante. Bevi ora.
7,76 ettari situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. producono questo vino giovane, pronto e profumato.
100% Sangiovese
In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.
In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl
Rosso rubino
Ampiamente enfatizzato da profumi di frutta fresca a bacca rossa si completa con leggere note floreali e speziate. Caldo, abbastanza morbido, strutturato ed equilibrato con tannini piacevolmente pronunciati.
Servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma di "tulipano". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.
Adatto ad accompagnare zuppe toscane, primi piatti con sughi a base di carni rosse, salumi e formaggi di media stagionatura.
Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.
Layers of animal, fresh wild strawberry with skin of dry cinnamon and lime on nose. Savory, sweet and grilled peach with layer of nutty, wood character. Drink now or better in 2016.
"A rich style, with cherry and plum flavors set against a vibrant structure. The dense tannins emerge on the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2021. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"The 2010 Rosso di Montalcino is plush, rich and totally inviting. It boasts stunning textural depth and richness for a Rosso. The warmth of these warm microclimates in the south of Montalcino comes through in spades. This is a hugely overachieving wine from Ciacci and proprietor Paolo Bianchini. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
"The 2006 Rosso di Montalcino is a knock-out effort bursting with dark red fruit, spices and earthiness. It flows onto the palate with remarkable density and plushness, with silky tannins that are beautifully integrated into the wine. Ciacci’s 2006 Rosso is a gem, and is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011."
Another reserved and fruity Rosso di Montalcino with beautiful cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish.Drink now.
A fresh, vibrant rosso from this vintage with strawberry and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Savory. Drink now.
"As tannic as many Brunellos, but offering distinct raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors balanced with a touch of oak. A bit shy on flavor for so much tannin, but it may be worth waiting until 1993 to '95 to see what develops."-B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish."- B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish." - B.S.
"Berry, mineral and vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with firm young tannins and a minerally finish. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A fruity, medium-bodied red, with plum and tobacco character. Easygoing on the palate, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. Long and beautiful. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A bit austere but some pleasant berry and cherry character, with a hint of cedar. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." B.S.
"A fresh young red, with plum and cherry on a well-balanced, medium body, with lots of flavor and a long, easygoing finish. Enjoyable. Drink now. 3,250 cases made." - B.S.
"Displays dried cherry and cedar on a medium palate, with a lightly spicy finish. Drink now. 4,100 cases made." - B.S.
"This rich, round red features an herbal cast to its cherry, rhubarb and tobacco notes. Medium-weight, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,150 cases made." - B.S.
"Features plenty of iron, sanguine and herbal aromas and flavors, surrounding a core of strawberry notes. Bright and intense, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. 3,150 cases made. " - B.S
"Chocolate and spice notes trump the cherry and plum fruit in this broad red. Clamps down on the finish. Awkward. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"Ciacci’s 2011 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the darker wines of the year. Black cherries, flowers, spices and cloves all take shape in a powerful, broad Rosso that stands out for its sheer intensity. The ripeness of the year in this southernmost part of Montalcino comes through in spades. Not a lightweight, this serious Rosso is all about richness. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019."
"Ciacci’s 2009 Rosso di Montalcino shows attractive plumpness in its bright red berries and sweet spices. This is a Rosso built on a core of generous fruit. Accordingly, it is best enjoyed on the young side. The juiciness of the fruit carries through nicely to the round, caressing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015."
"The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is soft and perfumed in its floral red fruits. Medium in body, this accessible Rosso offers excellent length as well as balance in an understated style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011."
"This fairly rich 2004 Rosso di Montalcino offers plenty of super-ripe red fruit and mineral notes with excellent length and lovely balance, all while maintaining a sense of classicism and finesse in its proportions. Made from the estate’s less well-exposed plants, it fully expresses the house’s hallmark style in miniature. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2010."
"Ciacci Piccolomini's 2000 is the finest Rosso di Montalcino I have ever tasted. This deep ruby/garnet-colored, outrageously rich Rosso boasts an explosive bouquet of smoke, dried herbs, black fruits, tobacco, and fruit cake. Luscious and opulently-textured, with a sensual, velvety-textured feel that cascades over the palate with no hard edges, this seamless classic should be drunk over the next 5-8 years."
Lots of watermelon, berry and spice character to this light-bodied red. Hints of citrus fruit too. Drink now.
A harmonious style, whose graceful frame is enhanced by strawberry, cherry, graphite and tobacco flavors. Intense and long, with plenty of energy on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Rosso rubino trasparente. Apre su sentori fruttati di ciliegia, viola, resina, alloro e note salmastre; seguono polvere di caffè, gomma e cera. Grande spinta acida e tannino che domano l'alcol; lunga persistenza con un finale rinfrescante e fruttato. Matura in botti grandi per 8 mesi, quindi affina per altri 4 in bottiglia. Rosticciana di maiale.
Ammaliante alla vista di un consistente rosso rubino trasparente. Intenso e fine al naso con sensazioni di ciliegia, ribes, liquirizia e cacao; dopo qualche olfazione è possibile percepire anche una piacevole nota ematica. In bocca l'attacco è equilibrato e morbido. Ottima la trama del tannino integrata nella struttura del vino: non graffia ma accarezza il palato. Elegante alla beva, di notevole persistenza. Ottima conduzione del legno grande in fase di maturazione. Ideale compagno per una grigliata di carne.
Tonalità rubino vivace. Apre su ricordi di corteccia di china e humus, poi emergono sentori di lampone, ribes rosso, rosa damascena e bastoncino di liquirizia. Al sorso è succoso: domina la freschezza, protagonista per tutta la durata dell'assaggio, con tannini rotondi e sapidità calibrata. Riposa per 8 mesi in botti grandi, poi affina per 4 mesi in bottiglia. Bistecca alla fiorentina.
87/100
Veste rubino con striature granato. Naso elegante che apre su toni di terra battuta e mineralità ferrosa, per poi virare verso dolci sensazioni di frutta matura e liquirizia, accenti di peperoncino e geranio. Al gusto rappresenta una sintesi perfetta tra muscolarità ed eleganza, coniugando sapidità e calore alcolico; persistente la chiusura in cui le sensazioni piccanti si alternano alle dolci note fruttate. Botte grande.
Cherry, loam, tomato leaf and earth flavors highlight this fluid red. Balanced and moderately long. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. –BS
Editors’ Choice
Violet, wild-berry and botanical-herb aromas lead the nose on this savory red. The bright juicy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, wild blackberry and white pepper set against taut tannins.
Orange peel, citrus, raspberries and wild strawberries. Medium body, fine and grainy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is an easy-drinking wine that is plump and soft in the middle due to the heat and dryness of this vintage. This wine reveals dark fruit flavors followed by medium intensity and build. In essence, this Rosso is simple and bright and would be perfect with your favorite pasta dish. I tasted this wine next to the estate's 2016 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte, a wine that shows more depth and intensity. If you are looking for affordable and accessible Sangiovese from Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona has you covered.
Rubino luminoso con accenni granato. Naso solare, giocato su tutte le declinazioni della macchia mediterranea: ginepro, mirto, alloro, lentisco, lavanda, piccoli frutti di bosco rossi, iris, sbuffi salmastri, spezie dolci e pepe rosa. Sorso dinamico, sapido, con una progressione gustativa elegante e perfettamente coerente con l’olfatto. Botte di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
The Bianchini family has been working hard to develop a cohesive strategy for its Rosso program. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Rosso di Montalcino pours from the bottle with a light garnet appearance. The wine remains compact and lean-bodied in terms of palate, and it imparts classic aromas of wild cherry, potting soil and blue flowers. Everything you get here is straight out of the Sangiovese playbook, and the wine remains accessible and easy-dinking throughout. You can't beat that low price. Some 68,000 bottles were released in January 2020.
Editors' Choice
Vibrant and delicious, this textbook Rosso has enticing aromas of woodland berry, rose, tobacco and a whiff of eucalyptus. On the smooth, savory palate, polished tannins and bright acidity accompany succulent wild cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Drink through 2023. - Kerin O'Keefe
A juicy, fruity red with pleasing plum and chocolate character and hints of orange peel. Medium body and light tannins that are soft and succulent. Drink now.
The 2018 Ciacci Rosso Rosso di Montalcino is intense from the get-go, showing sweet black cherries dipped in liquor, complicated by balsamic spices and savory herbs. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures give way to polished ripe fruits and sweet spices, as pretty inner florals add lift to the experience. There’s a hint of orange citrus on the long finish, as the red fruits lean more to the blue end of the spectrum, along with a mix of residual acids and tannins. As fruit-forward and intense as this Rosso is, I can’t help but enjoy its extroverted yet balanced personality. Eric Guido
Ciacci's 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is racy and inviting, as wines from this vintage tend to be. Soft curves push forward a core of succulent red cherry, sweet spice, tobacco, dried flowers and rose petal. Although the 2017 has quite a bit of richness, it remains translucent and very Sangiovese in feel. The Rosso is a very pretty wine, and a terrific value. Antonio Galloni
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Rosso di Montalcino hits all the right buttons, especially if you are looking for an easy-drinking Tuscan red to pair with you next pasta with home-cooked tomato sauce. Candied cherry, tart raspberry and sweet almond appear on the bouquet, along with lavender and wild rose. This is a terrific entry-level effort from a hot vintage, with 56,000 bottles made.
Sweet cherry and floral character with some orange-peel undertones. Light-to medium-bodied with firm tannins and a persistent, focused finish. Drink now.
A pretty mix of crushed cherries, roses and sweet spice wafts up from the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino. This is a pure and lifted expression with pleasantly ripe red fruits that mix with sour citrus and savory herbal tones to create lovely contrasts. Its minerality comes forward through the licorice-tinged finale, along with a gentle grip of fine tannins that frame the experience quite nicely. Ciacci did a fantastic job with their 2020 Rosso.
Fragole e fragoline di bosco, lamponi e ribes sono i sentori principali di questo vino. Nel profilo secondario, fiori rossi, rosa canina e spezie come pepe bianco e pepe nero. Al palato, corpo pieno, tannini ben polimerizzati ed un finale morbido e suadente. Bevi ora o invecchia.
Ciliegie, amarene, tiglio in fiore, coriandolo e guaranà sono i sentori principali di questo giovane Rosso. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di carattere classico e leggermente austero. Meglio dal 2023.
This show notes of sweeter red berries like raspberries and strawberries with spice character and hints of citrus peel and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, firm and textured with chalky tannins and a core of ripe fruit. Attractive and flavorful. Drink now.
Fragrante seppur ben maturo ricorda di fragole, prugne rosse, cedro in pezzi, mirto selvatico e susine. Corpo medio-pieno, estremamente levigato e ricco nel sorso chiude gentile ed armonico. Gustoso ed appagante. Bevi ora.
7,76 ettari situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. producono questo vino giovane, pronto e profumato.
100% Sangiovese
In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.
In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl
Rosso rubino
Ampiamente enfatizzato da profumi di frutta fresca a bacca rossa si completa con leggere note floreali e speziate. Caldo, abbastanza morbido, strutturato ed equilibrato con tannini piacevolmente pronunciati.
Servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma di "tulipano". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.
Adatto ad accompagnare zuppe toscane, primi piatti con sughi a base di carni rosse, salumi e formaggi di media stagionatura.
Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.
Layers of animal, fresh wild strawberry with skin of dry cinnamon and lime on nose. Savory, sweet and grilled peach with layer of nutty, wood character. Drink now or better in 2016.
"A rich style, with cherry and plum flavors set against a vibrant structure. The dense tannins emerge on the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2021. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"The 2010 Rosso di Montalcino is plush, rich and totally inviting. It boasts stunning textural depth and richness for a Rosso. The warmth of these warm microclimates in the south of Montalcino comes through in spades. This is a hugely overachieving wine from Ciacci and proprietor Paolo Bianchini. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
"The 2006 Rosso di Montalcino is a knock-out effort bursting with dark red fruit, spices and earthiness. It flows onto the palate with remarkable density and plushness, with silky tannins that are beautifully integrated into the wine. Ciacci’s 2006 Rosso is a gem, and is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011."
Another reserved and fruity Rosso di Montalcino with beautiful cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish.Drink now.
A fresh, vibrant rosso from this vintage with strawberry and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Savory. Drink now.
"As tannic as many Brunellos, but offering distinct raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors balanced with a touch of oak. A bit shy on flavor for so much tannin, but it may be worth waiting until 1993 to '95 to see what develops."-B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish."- B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish." - B.S.
"Berry, mineral and vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with firm young tannins and a minerally finish. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A fruity, medium-bodied red, with plum and tobacco character. Easygoing on the palate, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. Long and beautiful. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A bit austere but some pleasant berry and cherry character, with a hint of cedar. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." B.S.
"A fresh young red, with plum and cherry on a well-balanced, medium body, with lots of flavor and a long, easygoing finish. Enjoyable. Drink now. 3,250 cases made." - B.S.
"Displays dried cherry and cedar on a medium palate, with a lightly spicy finish. Drink now. 4,100 cases made." - B.S.
"This rich, round red features an herbal cast to its cherry, rhubarb and tobacco notes. Medium-weight, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,150 cases made." - B.S.
"Features plenty of iron, sanguine and herbal aromas and flavors, surrounding a core of strawberry notes. Bright and intense, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. 3,150 cases made. " - B.S
"Chocolate and spice notes trump the cherry and plum fruit in this broad red. Clamps down on the finish. Awkward. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"Ciacci’s 2011 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the darker wines of the year. Black cherries, flowers, spices and cloves all take shape in a powerful, broad Rosso that stands out for its sheer intensity. The ripeness of the year in this southernmost part of Montalcino comes through in spades. Not a lightweight, this serious Rosso is all about richness. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019."
"Ciacci’s 2009 Rosso di Montalcino shows attractive plumpness in its bright red berries and sweet spices. This is a Rosso built on a core of generous fruit. Accordingly, it is best enjoyed on the young side. The juiciness of the fruit carries through nicely to the round, caressing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015."
"The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is soft and perfumed in its floral red fruits. Medium in body, this accessible Rosso offers excellent length as well as balance in an understated style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011."
"This fairly rich 2004 Rosso di Montalcino offers plenty of super-ripe red fruit and mineral notes with excellent length and lovely balance, all while maintaining a sense of classicism and finesse in its proportions. Made from the estate’s less well-exposed plants, it fully expresses the house’s hallmark style in miniature. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2010."
"Ciacci Piccolomini's 2000 is the finest Rosso di Montalcino I have ever tasted. This deep ruby/garnet-colored, outrageously rich Rosso boasts an explosive bouquet of smoke, dried herbs, black fruits, tobacco, and fruit cake. Luscious and opulently-textured, with a sensual, velvety-textured feel that cascades over the palate with no hard edges, this seamless classic should be drunk over the next 5-8 years."
Lots of watermelon, berry and spice character to this light-bodied red. Hints of citrus fruit too. Drink now.
A harmonious style, whose graceful frame is enhanced by strawberry, cherry, graphite and tobacco flavors. Intense and long, with plenty of energy on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Rosso rubino trasparente. Apre su sentori fruttati di ciliegia, viola, resina, alloro e note salmastre; seguono polvere di caffè, gomma e cera. Grande spinta acida e tannino che domano l'alcol; lunga persistenza con un finale rinfrescante e fruttato. Matura in botti grandi per 8 mesi, quindi affina per altri 4 in bottiglia. Rosticciana di maiale.
Ammaliante alla vista di un consistente rosso rubino trasparente. Intenso e fine al naso con sensazioni di ciliegia, ribes, liquirizia e cacao; dopo qualche olfazione è possibile percepire anche una piacevole nota ematica. In bocca l'attacco è equilibrato e morbido. Ottima la trama del tannino integrata nella struttura del vino: non graffia ma accarezza il palato. Elegante alla beva, di notevole persistenza. Ottima conduzione del legno grande in fase di maturazione. Ideale compagno per una grigliata di carne.
Tonalità rubino vivace. Apre su ricordi di corteccia di china e humus, poi emergono sentori di lampone, ribes rosso, rosa damascena e bastoncino di liquirizia. Al sorso è succoso: domina la freschezza, protagonista per tutta la durata dell'assaggio, con tannini rotondi e sapidità calibrata. Riposa per 8 mesi in botti grandi, poi affina per 4 mesi in bottiglia. Bistecca alla fiorentina.
87/100
Veste rubino con striature granato. Naso elegante che apre su toni di terra battuta e mineralità ferrosa, per poi virare verso dolci sensazioni di frutta matura e liquirizia, accenti di peperoncino e geranio. Al gusto rappresenta una sintesi perfetta tra muscolarità ed eleganza, coniugando sapidità e calore alcolico; persistente la chiusura in cui le sensazioni piccanti si alternano alle dolci note fruttate. Botte grande.
Cherry, loam, tomato leaf and earth flavors highlight this fluid red. Balanced and moderately long. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. –BS
Editors’ Choice
Violet, wild-berry and botanical-herb aromas lead the nose on this savory red. The bright juicy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, wild blackberry and white pepper set against taut tannins.
Orange peel, citrus, raspberries and wild strawberries. Medium body, fine and grainy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is an easy-drinking wine that is plump and soft in the middle due to the heat and dryness of this vintage. This wine reveals dark fruit flavors followed by medium intensity and build. In essence, this Rosso is simple and bright and would be perfect with your favorite pasta dish. I tasted this wine next to the estate's 2016 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte, a wine that shows more depth and intensity. If you are looking for affordable and accessible Sangiovese from Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona has you covered.
Rubino luminoso con accenni granato. Naso solare, giocato su tutte le declinazioni della macchia mediterranea: ginepro, mirto, alloro, lentisco, lavanda, piccoli frutti di bosco rossi, iris, sbuffi salmastri, spezie dolci e pepe rosa. Sorso dinamico, sapido, con una progressione gustativa elegante e perfettamente coerente con l’olfatto. Botte di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
The Bianchini family has been working hard to develop a cohesive strategy for its Rosso program. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Rosso di Montalcino pours from the bottle with a light garnet appearance. The wine remains compact and lean-bodied in terms of palate, and it imparts classic aromas of wild cherry, potting soil and blue flowers. Everything you get here is straight out of the Sangiovese playbook, and the wine remains accessible and easy-dinking throughout. You can't beat that low price. Some 68,000 bottles were released in January 2020.
Editors' Choice
Vibrant and delicious, this textbook Rosso has enticing aromas of woodland berry, rose, tobacco and a whiff of eucalyptus. On the smooth, savory palate, polished tannins and bright acidity accompany succulent wild cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Drink through 2023. - Kerin O'Keefe
A juicy, fruity red with pleasing plum and chocolate character and hints of orange peel. Medium body and light tannins that are soft and succulent. Drink now.
The 2018 Ciacci Rosso Rosso di Montalcino is intense from the get-go, showing sweet black cherries dipped in liquor, complicated by balsamic spices and savory herbs. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures give way to polished ripe fruits and sweet spices, as pretty inner florals add lift to the experience. There’s a hint of orange citrus on the long finish, as the red fruits lean more to the blue end of the spectrum, along with a mix of residual acids and tannins. As fruit-forward and intense as this Rosso is, I can’t help but enjoy its extroverted yet balanced personality. Eric Guido
Ciacci's 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is racy and inviting, as wines from this vintage tend to be. Soft curves push forward a core of succulent red cherry, sweet spice, tobacco, dried flowers and rose petal. Although the 2017 has quite a bit of richness, it remains translucent and very Sangiovese in feel. The Rosso is a very pretty wine, and a terrific value. Antonio Galloni
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Rosso di Montalcino hits all the right buttons, especially if you are looking for an easy-drinking Tuscan red to pair with you next pasta with home-cooked tomato sauce. Candied cherry, tart raspberry and sweet almond appear on the bouquet, along with lavender and wild rose. This is a terrific entry-level effort from a hot vintage, with 56,000 bottles made.
Sweet cherry and floral character with some orange-peel undertones. Light-to medium-bodied with firm tannins and a persistent, focused finish. Drink now.
A pretty mix of crushed cherries, roses and sweet spice wafts up from the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino. This is a pure and lifted expression with pleasantly ripe red fruits that mix with sour citrus and savory herbal tones to create lovely contrasts. Its minerality comes forward through the licorice-tinged finale, along with a gentle grip of fine tannins that frame the experience quite nicely. Ciacci did a fantastic job with their 2020 Rosso.
Fragole e fragoline di bosco, lamponi e ribes sono i sentori principali di questo vino. Nel profilo secondario, fiori rossi, rosa canina e spezie come pepe bianco e pepe nero. Al palato, corpo pieno, tannini ben polimerizzati ed un finale morbido e suadente. Bevi ora o invecchia.
Ciliegie, amarene, tiglio in fiore, coriandolo e guaranà sono i sentori principali di questo giovane Rosso. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di carattere classico e leggermente austero. Meglio dal 2023.
This show notes of sweeter red berries like raspberries and strawberries with spice character and hints of citrus peel and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, firm and textured with chalky tannins and a core of ripe fruit. Attractive and flavorful. Drink now.
Fragrante seppur ben maturo ricorda di fragole, prugne rosse, cedro in pezzi, mirto selvatico e susine. Corpo medio-pieno, estremamente levigato e ricco nel sorso chiude gentile ed armonico. Gustoso ed appagante. Bevi ora.
7,76 ettari situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. producono questo vino giovane, pronto e profumato.
100% Sangiovese
In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.
In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl
Rosso rubino
Ampiamente enfatizzato da profumi di frutta fresca a bacca rossa si completa con leggere note floreali e speziate. Caldo, abbastanza morbido, strutturato ed equilibrato con tannini piacevolmente pronunciati.
Servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma di "tulipano". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.
Adatto ad accompagnare zuppe toscane, primi piatti con sughi a base di carni rosse, salumi e formaggi di media stagionatura.
Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.
Layers of animal, fresh wild strawberry with skin of dry cinnamon and lime on nose. Savory, sweet and grilled peach with layer of nutty, wood character. Drink now or better in 2016.
"A rich style, with cherry and plum flavors set against a vibrant structure. The dense tannins emerge on the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2021. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"The 2010 Rosso di Montalcino is plush, rich and totally inviting. It boasts stunning textural depth and richness for a Rosso. The warmth of these warm microclimates in the south of Montalcino comes through in spades. This is a hugely overachieving wine from Ciacci and proprietor Paolo Bianchini. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
"The 2006 Rosso di Montalcino is a knock-out effort bursting with dark red fruit, spices and earthiness. It flows onto the palate with remarkable density and plushness, with silky tannins that are beautifully integrated into the wine. Ciacci’s 2006 Rosso is a gem, and is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011."
Another reserved and fruity Rosso di Montalcino with beautiful cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish.Drink now.
A fresh, vibrant rosso from this vintage with strawberry and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Savory. Drink now.
"As tannic as many Brunellos, but offering distinct raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors balanced with a touch of oak. A bit shy on flavor for so much tannin, but it may be worth waiting until 1993 to '95 to see what develops."-B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish."- B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish." - B.S.
"Berry, mineral and vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with firm young tannins and a minerally finish. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A fruity, medium-bodied red, with plum and tobacco character. Easygoing on the palate, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. Long and beautiful. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A bit austere but some pleasant berry and cherry character, with a hint of cedar. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." B.S.
"A fresh young red, with plum and cherry on a well-balanced, medium body, with lots of flavor and a long, easygoing finish. Enjoyable. Drink now. 3,250 cases made." - B.S.
"Displays dried cherry and cedar on a medium palate, with a lightly spicy finish. Drink now. 4,100 cases made." - B.S.
"This rich, round red features an herbal cast to its cherry, rhubarb and tobacco notes. Medium-weight, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,150 cases made." - B.S.
"Features plenty of iron, sanguine and herbal aromas and flavors, surrounding a core of strawberry notes. Bright and intense, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. 3,150 cases made. " - B.S
"Chocolate and spice notes trump the cherry and plum fruit in this broad red. Clamps down on the finish. Awkward. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"Ciacci’s 2011 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the darker wines of the year. Black cherries, flowers, spices and cloves all take shape in a powerful, broad Rosso that stands out for its sheer intensity. The ripeness of the year in this southernmost part of Montalcino comes through in spades. Not a lightweight, this serious Rosso is all about richness. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019."
"Ciacci’s 2009 Rosso di Montalcino shows attractive plumpness in its bright red berries and sweet spices. This is a Rosso built on a core of generous fruit. Accordingly, it is best enjoyed on the young side. The juiciness of the fruit carries through nicely to the round, caressing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015."
"The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is soft and perfumed in its floral red fruits. Medium in body, this accessible Rosso offers excellent length as well as balance in an understated style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011."
"This fairly rich 2004 Rosso di Montalcino offers plenty of super-ripe red fruit and mineral notes with excellent length and lovely balance, all while maintaining a sense of classicism and finesse in its proportions. Made from the estate’s less well-exposed plants, it fully expresses the house’s hallmark style in miniature. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2010."
"Ciacci Piccolomini's 2000 is the finest Rosso di Montalcino I have ever tasted. This deep ruby/garnet-colored, outrageously rich Rosso boasts an explosive bouquet of smoke, dried herbs, black fruits, tobacco, and fruit cake. Luscious and opulently-textured, with a sensual, velvety-textured feel that cascades over the palate with no hard edges, this seamless classic should be drunk over the next 5-8 years."
Lots of watermelon, berry and spice character to this light-bodied red. Hints of citrus fruit too. Drink now.
A harmonious style, whose graceful frame is enhanced by strawberry, cherry, graphite and tobacco flavors. Intense and long, with plenty of energy on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Rosso rubino trasparente. Apre su sentori fruttati di ciliegia, viola, resina, alloro e note salmastre; seguono polvere di caffè, gomma e cera. Grande spinta acida e tannino che domano l'alcol; lunga persistenza con un finale rinfrescante e fruttato. Matura in botti grandi per 8 mesi, quindi affina per altri 4 in bottiglia. Rosticciana di maiale.
Ammaliante alla vista di un consistente rosso rubino trasparente. Intenso e fine al naso con sensazioni di ciliegia, ribes, liquirizia e cacao; dopo qualche olfazione è possibile percepire anche una piacevole nota ematica. In bocca l'attacco è equilibrato e morbido. Ottima la trama del tannino integrata nella struttura del vino: non graffia ma accarezza il palato. Elegante alla beva, di notevole persistenza. Ottima conduzione del legno grande in fase di maturazione. Ideale compagno per una grigliata di carne.
Tonalità rubino vivace. Apre su ricordi di corteccia di china e humus, poi emergono sentori di lampone, ribes rosso, rosa damascena e bastoncino di liquirizia. Al sorso è succoso: domina la freschezza, protagonista per tutta la durata dell'assaggio, con tannini rotondi e sapidità calibrata. Riposa per 8 mesi in botti grandi, poi affina per 4 mesi in bottiglia. Bistecca alla fiorentina.
87/100
Veste rubino con striature granato. Naso elegante che apre su toni di terra battuta e mineralità ferrosa, per poi virare verso dolci sensazioni di frutta matura e liquirizia, accenti di peperoncino e geranio. Al gusto rappresenta una sintesi perfetta tra muscolarità ed eleganza, coniugando sapidità e calore alcolico; persistente la chiusura in cui le sensazioni piccanti si alternano alle dolci note fruttate. Botte grande.
Cherry, loam, tomato leaf and earth flavors highlight this fluid red. Balanced and moderately long. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. –BS
Editors’ Choice
Violet, wild-berry and botanical-herb aromas lead the nose on this savory red. The bright juicy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, wild blackberry and white pepper set against taut tannins.
Orange peel, citrus, raspberries and wild strawberries. Medium body, fine and grainy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is an easy-drinking wine that is plump and soft in the middle due to the heat and dryness of this vintage. This wine reveals dark fruit flavors followed by medium intensity and build. In essence, this Rosso is simple and bright and would be perfect with your favorite pasta dish. I tasted this wine next to the estate's 2016 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte, a wine that shows more depth and intensity. If you are looking for affordable and accessible Sangiovese from Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona has you covered.
Rubino luminoso con accenni granato. Naso solare, giocato su tutte le declinazioni della macchia mediterranea: ginepro, mirto, alloro, lentisco, lavanda, piccoli frutti di bosco rossi, iris, sbuffi salmastri, spezie dolci e pepe rosa. Sorso dinamico, sapido, con una progressione gustativa elegante e perfettamente coerente con l’olfatto. Botte di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
The Bianchini family has been working hard to develop a cohesive strategy for its Rosso program. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Rosso di Montalcino pours from the bottle with a light garnet appearance. The wine remains compact and lean-bodied in terms of palate, and it imparts classic aromas of wild cherry, potting soil and blue flowers. Everything you get here is straight out of the Sangiovese playbook, and the wine remains accessible and easy-dinking throughout. You can't beat that low price. Some 68,000 bottles were released in January 2020.
Editors' Choice
Vibrant and delicious, this textbook Rosso has enticing aromas of woodland berry, rose, tobacco and a whiff of eucalyptus. On the smooth, savory palate, polished tannins and bright acidity accompany succulent wild cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Drink through 2023. - Kerin O'Keefe
A juicy, fruity red with pleasing plum and chocolate character and hints of orange peel. Medium body and light tannins that are soft and succulent. Drink now.
The 2018 Ciacci Rosso Rosso di Montalcino is intense from the get-go, showing sweet black cherries dipped in liquor, complicated by balsamic spices and savory herbs. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures give way to polished ripe fruits and sweet spices, as pretty inner florals add lift to the experience. There’s a hint of orange citrus on the long finish, as the red fruits lean more to the blue end of the spectrum, along with a mix of residual acids and tannins. As fruit-forward and intense as this Rosso is, I can’t help but enjoy its extroverted yet balanced personality. Eric Guido
Ciacci's 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is racy and inviting, as wines from this vintage tend to be. Soft curves push forward a core of succulent red cherry, sweet spice, tobacco, dried flowers and rose petal. Although the 2017 has quite a bit of richness, it remains translucent and very Sangiovese in feel. The Rosso is a very pretty wine, and a terrific value. Antonio Galloni
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Rosso di Montalcino hits all the right buttons, especially if you are looking for an easy-drinking Tuscan red to pair with you next pasta with home-cooked tomato sauce. Candied cherry, tart raspberry and sweet almond appear on the bouquet, along with lavender and wild rose. This is a terrific entry-level effort from a hot vintage, with 56,000 bottles made.
Sweet cherry and floral character with some orange-peel undertones. Light-to medium-bodied with firm tannins and a persistent, focused finish. Drink now.
A pretty mix of crushed cherries, roses and sweet spice wafts up from the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino. This is a pure and lifted expression with pleasantly ripe red fruits that mix with sour citrus and savory herbal tones to create lovely contrasts. Its minerality comes forward through the licorice-tinged finale, along with a gentle grip of fine tannins that frame the experience quite nicely. Ciacci did a fantastic job with their 2020 Rosso.
Fragole e fragoline di bosco, lamponi e ribes sono i sentori principali di questo vino. Nel profilo secondario, fiori rossi, rosa canina e spezie come pepe bianco e pepe nero. Al palato, corpo pieno, tannini ben polimerizzati ed un finale morbido e suadente. Bevi ora o invecchia.
Ciliegie, amarene, tiglio in fiore, coriandolo e guaranà sono i sentori principali di questo giovane Rosso. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di carattere classico e leggermente austero. Meglio dal 2023.
This show notes of sweeter red berries like raspberries and strawberries with spice character and hints of citrus peel and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, firm and textured with chalky tannins and a core of ripe fruit. Attractive and flavorful. Drink now.
Fragrante seppur ben maturo ricorda di fragole, prugne rosse, cedro in pezzi, mirto selvatico e susine. Corpo medio-pieno, estremamente levigato e ricco nel sorso chiude gentile ed armonico. Gustoso ed appagante. Bevi ora.
7,76 ettari situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. producono questo vino giovane, pronto e profumato.
100% Sangiovese
In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.
In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl
Rosso rubino
Ampiamente enfatizzato da profumi di frutta fresca a bacca rossa si completa con leggere note floreali e speziate. Caldo, abbastanza morbido, strutturato ed equilibrato con tannini piacevolmente pronunciati.
Servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma di "tulipano". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.
Adatto ad accompagnare zuppe toscane, primi piatti con sughi a base di carni rosse, salumi e formaggi di media stagionatura.
Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.
Layers of animal, fresh wild strawberry with skin of dry cinnamon and lime on nose. Savory, sweet and grilled peach with layer of nutty, wood character. Drink now or better in 2016.
"A rich style, with cherry and plum flavors set against a vibrant structure. The dense tannins emerge on the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2021. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"The 2010 Rosso di Montalcino is plush, rich and totally inviting. It boasts stunning textural depth and richness for a Rosso. The warmth of these warm microclimates in the south of Montalcino comes through in spades. This is a hugely overachieving wine from Ciacci and proprietor Paolo Bianchini. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
"The 2006 Rosso di Montalcino is a knock-out effort bursting with dark red fruit, spices and earthiness. It flows onto the palate with remarkable density and plushness, with silky tannins that are beautifully integrated into the wine. Ciacci’s 2006 Rosso is a gem, and is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011."
Another reserved and fruity Rosso di Montalcino with beautiful cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish.Drink now.
A fresh, vibrant rosso from this vintage with strawberry and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Savory. Drink now.
"As tannic as many Brunellos, but offering distinct raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors balanced with a touch of oak. A bit shy on flavor for so much tannin, but it may be worth waiting until 1993 to '95 to see what develops."-B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish."- B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish." - B.S.
"Berry, mineral and vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with firm young tannins and a minerally finish. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A fruity, medium-bodied red, with plum and tobacco character. Easygoing on the palate, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. Long and beautiful. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A bit austere but some pleasant berry and cherry character, with a hint of cedar. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." B.S.
"A fresh young red, with plum and cherry on a well-balanced, medium body, with lots of flavor and a long, easygoing finish. Enjoyable. Drink now. 3,250 cases made." - B.S.
"Displays dried cherry and cedar on a medium palate, with a lightly spicy finish. Drink now. 4,100 cases made." - B.S.
"This rich, round red features an herbal cast to its cherry, rhubarb and tobacco notes. Medium-weight, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,150 cases made." - B.S.
"Features plenty of iron, sanguine and herbal aromas and flavors, surrounding a core of strawberry notes. Bright and intense, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. 3,150 cases made. " - B.S
"Chocolate and spice notes trump the cherry and plum fruit in this broad red. Clamps down on the finish. Awkward. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"Ciacci’s 2011 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the darker wines of the year. Black cherries, flowers, spices and cloves all take shape in a powerful, broad Rosso that stands out for its sheer intensity. The ripeness of the year in this southernmost part of Montalcino comes through in spades. Not a lightweight, this serious Rosso is all about richness. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019."
"Ciacci’s 2009 Rosso di Montalcino shows attractive plumpness in its bright red berries and sweet spices. This is a Rosso built on a core of generous fruit. Accordingly, it is best enjoyed on the young side. The juiciness of the fruit carries through nicely to the round, caressing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015."
"The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is soft and perfumed in its floral red fruits. Medium in body, this accessible Rosso offers excellent length as well as balance in an understated style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011."
"This fairly rich 2004 Rosso di Montalcino offers plenty of super-ripe red fruit and mineral notes with excellent length and lovely balance, all while maintaining a sense of classicism and finesse in its proportions. Made from the estate’s less well-exposed plants, it fully expresses the house’s hallmark style in miniature. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2010."
"Ciacci Piccolomini's 2000 is the finest Rosso di Montalcino I have ever tasted. This deep ruby/garnet-colored, outrageously rich Rosso boasts an explosive bouquet of smoke, dried herbs, black fruits, tobacco, and fruit cake. Luscious and opulently-textured, with a sensual, velvety-textured feel that cascades over the palate with no hard edges, this seamless classic should be drunk over the next 5-8 years."
Lots of watermelon, berry and spice character to this light-bodied red. Hints of citrus fruit too. Drink now.
A harmonious style, whose graceful frame is enhanced by strawberry, cherry, graphite and tobacco flavors. Intense and long, with plenty of energy on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Rosso rubino trasparente. Apre su sentori fruttati di ciliegia, viola, resina, alloro e note salmastre; seguono polvere di caffè, gomma e cera. Grande spinta acida e tannino che domano l'alcol; lunga persistenza con un finale rinfrescante e fruttato. Matura in botti grandi per 8 mesi, quindi affina per altri 4 in bottiglia. Rosticciana di maiale.
Ammaliante alla vista di un consistente rosso rubino trasparente. Intenso e fine al naso con sensazioni di ciliegia, ribes, liquirizia e cacao; dopo qualche olfazione è possibile percepire anche una piacevole nota ematica. In bocca l'attacco è equilibrato e morbido. Ottima la trama del tannino integrata nella struttura del vino: non graffia ma accarezza il palato. Elegante alla beva, di notevole persistenza. Ottima conduzione del legno grande in fase di maturazione. Ideale compagno per una grigliata di carne.
Tonalità rubino vivace. Apre su ricordi di corteccia di china e humus, poi emergono sentori di lampone, ribes rosso, rosa damascena e bastoncino di liquirizia. Al sorso è succoso: domina la freschezza, protagonista per tutta la durata dell'assaggio, con tannini rotondi e sapidità calibrata. Riposa per 8 mesi in botti grandi, poi affina per 4 mesi in bottiglia. Bistecca alla fiorentina.
87/100
Veste rubino con striature granato. Naso elegante che apre su toni di terra battuta e mineralità ferrosa, per poi virare verso dolci sensazioni di frutta matura e liquirizia, accenti di peperoncino e geranio. Al gusto rappresenta una sintesi perfetta tra muscolarità ed eleganza, coniugando sapidità e calore alcolico; persistente la chiusura in cui le sensazioni piccanti si alternano alle dolci note fruttate. Botte grande.
Cherry, loam, tomato leaf and earth flavors highlight this fluid red. Balanced and moderately long. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. –BS
Editors’ Choice
Violet, wild-berry and botanical-herb aromas lead the nose on this savory red. The bright juicy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, wild blackberry and white pepper set against taut tannins.
Orange peel, citrus, raspberries and wild strawberries. Medium body, fine and grainy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is an easy-drinking wine that is plump and soft in the middle due to the heat and dryness of this vintage. This wine reveals dark fruit flavors followed by medium intensity and build. In essence, this Rosso is simple and bright and would be perfect with your favorite pasta dish. I tasted this wine next to the estate's 2016 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte, a wine that shows more depth and intensity. If you are looking for affordable and accessible Sangiovese from Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona has you covered.
Rubino luminoso con accenni granato. Naso solare, giocato su tutte le declinazioni della macchia mediterranea: ginepro, mirto, alloro, lentisco, lavanda, piccoli frutti di bosco rossi, iris, sbuffi salmastri, spezie dolci e pepe rosa. Sorso dinamico, sapido, con una progressione gustativa elegante e perfettamente coerente con l’olfatto. Botte di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
The Bianchini family has been working hard to develop a cohesive strategy for its Rosso program. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Rosso di Montalcino pours from the bottle with a light garnet appearance. The wine remains compact and lean-bodied in terms of palate, and it imparts classic aromas of wild cherry, potting soil and blue flowers. Everything you get here is straight out of the Sangiovese playbook, and the wine remains accessible and easy-dinking throughout. You can't beat that low price. Some 68,000 bottles were released in January 2020.
Editors' Choice
Vibrant and delicious, this textbook Rosso has enticing aromas of woodland berry, rose, tobacco and a whiff of eucalyptus. On the smooth, savory palate, polished tannins and bright acidity accompany succulent wild cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Drink through 2023. - Kerin O'Keefe
A juicy, fruity red with pleasing plum and chocolate character and hints of orange peel. Medium body and light tannins that are soft and succulent. Drink now.
The 2018 Ciacci Rosso Rosso di Montalcino is intense from the get-go, showing sweet black cherries dipped in liquor, complicated by balsamic spices and savory herbs. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures give way to polished ripe fruits and sweet spices, as pretty inner florals add lift to the experience. There’s a hint of orange citrus on the long finish, as the red fruits lean more to the blue end of the spectrum, along with a mix of residual acids and tannins. As fruit-forward and intense as this Rosso is, I can’t help but enjoy its extroverted yet balanced personality. Eric Guido
Ciacci's 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is racy and inviting, as wines from this vintage tend to be. Soft curves push forward a core of succulent red cherry, sweet spice, tobacco, dried flowers and rose petal. Although the 2017 has quite a bit of richness, it remains translucent and very Sangiovese in feel. The Rosso is a very pretty wine, and a terrific value. Antonio Galloni
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Rosso di Montalcino hits all the right buttons, especially if you are looking for an easy-drinking Tuscan red to pair with you next pasta with home-cooked tomato sauce. Candied cherry, tart raspberry and sweet almond appear on the bouquet, along with lavender and wild rose. This is a terrific entry-level effort from a hot vintage, with 56,000 bottles made.
Sweet cherry and floral character with some orange-peel undertones. Light-to medium-bodied with firm tannins and a persistent, focused finish. Drink now.
A pretty mix of crushed cherries, roses and sweet spice wafts up from the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino. This is a pure and lifted expression with pleasantly ripe red fruits that mix with sour citrus and savory herbal tones to create lovely contrasts. Its minerality comes forward through the licorice-tinged finale, along with a gentle grip of fine tannins that frame the experience quite nicely. Ciacci did a fantastic job with their 2020 Rosso.
Fragole e fragoline di bosco, lamponi e ribes sono i sentori principali di questo vino. Nel profilo secondario, fiori rossi, rosa canina e spezie come pepe bianco e pepe nero. Al palato, corpo pieno, tannini ben polimerizzati ed un finale morbido e suadente. Bevi ora o invecchia.
Ciliegie, amarene, tiglio in fiore, coriandolo e guaranà sono i sentori principali di questo giovane Rosso. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di carattere classico e leggermente austero. Meglio dal 2023.
This show notes of sweeter red berries like raspberries and strawberries with spice character and hints of citrus peel and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, firm and textured with chalky tannins and a core of ripe fruit. Attractive and flavorful. Drink now.
Fragrante seppur ben maturo ricorda di fragole, prugne rosse, cedro in pezzi, mirto selvatico e susine. Corpo medio-pieno, estremamente levigato e ricco nel sorso chiude gentile ed armonico. Gustoso ed appagante. Bevi ora.
7,76 ettari situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. producono questo vino giovane, pronto e profumato.
100% Sangiovese
In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.
In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl
Rosso rubino
Ampiamente enfatizzato da profumi di frutta fresca a bacca rossa si completa con leggere note floreali e speziate. Caldo, abbastanza morbido, strutturato ed equilibrato con tannini piacevolmente pronunciati.
Servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma di "tulipano". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.
Adatto ad accompagnare zuppe toscane, primi piatti con sughi a base di carni rosse, salumi e formaggi di media stagionatura.
Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.
Layers of animal, fresh wild strawberry with skin of dry cinnamon and lime on nose. Savory, sweet and grilled peach with layer of nutty, wood character. Drink now or better in 2016.
"A rich style, with cherry and plum flavors set against a vibrant structure. The dense tannins emerge on the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2021. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"The 2010 Rosso di Montalcino is plush, rich and totally inviting. It boasts stunning textural depth and richness for a Rosso. The warmth of these warm microclimates in the south of Montalcino comes through in spades. This is a hugely overachieving wine from Ciacci and proprietor Paolo Bianchini. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016."
"The 2006 Rosso di Montalcino is a knock-out effort bursting with dark red fruit, spices and earthiness. It flows onto the palate with remarkable density and plushness, with silky tannins that are beautifully integrated into the wine. Ciacci’s 2006 Rosso is a gem, and is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011."
Another reserved and fruity Rosso di Montalcino with beautiful cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish.Drink now.
A fresh, vibrant rosso from this vintage with strawberry and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish. Savory. Drink now.
"As tannic as many Brunellos, but offering distinct raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors balanced with a touch of oak. A bit shy on flavor for so much tannin, but it may be worth waiting until 1993 to '95 to see what develops."-B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish."- B.S.
"A Rosso with a little more to it than most. Cherry and milk chocolate flavors, medium body and avelvety finish." - B.S.
"Berry, mineral and vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with firm young tannins and a minerally finish. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A fruity, medium-bodied red, with plum and tobacco character. Easygoing on the palate, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. Long and beautiful. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." - B.S.
"A bit austere but some pleasant berry and cherry character, with a hint of cedar. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." B.S.
"A fresh young red, with plum and cherry on a well-balanced, medium body, with lots of flavor and a long, easygoing finish. Enjoyable. Drink now. 3,250 cases made." - B.S.
"Displays dried cherry and cedar on a medium palate, with a lightly spicy finish. Drink now. 4,100 cases made." - B.S.
"This rich, round red features an herbal cast to its cherry, rhubarb and tobacco notes. Medium-weight, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,150 cases made." - B.S.
"Features plenty of iron, sanguine and herbal aromas and flavors, surrounding a core of strawberry notes. Bright and intense, with a firm finish. Best from 2012 through 2014. 3,150 cases made. " - B.S
"Chocolate and spice notes trump the cherry and plum fruit in this broad red. Clamps down on the finish. Awkward. 3,300 cases made." -B.S.
"Ciacci’s 2011 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the darker wines of the year. Black cherries, flowers, spices and cloves all take shape in a powerful, broad Rosso that stands out for its sheer intensity. The ripeness of the year in this southernmost part of Montalcino comes through in spades. Not a lightweight, this serious Rosso is all about richness. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019."
"Ciacci’s 2009 Rosso di Montalcino shows attractive plumpness in its bright red berries and sweet spices. This is a Rosso built on a core of generous fruit. Accordingly, it is best enjoyed on the young side. The juiciness of the fruit carries through nicely to the round, caressing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015."
"The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is soft and perfumed in its floral red fruits. Medium in body, this accessible Rosso offers excellent length as well as balance in an understated style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011."
"This fairly rich 2004 Rosso di Montalcino offers plenty of super-ripe red fruit and mineral notes with excellent length and lovely balance, all while maintaining a sense of classicism and finesse in its proportions. Made from the estate’s less well-exposed plants, it fully expresses the house’s hallmark style in miniature. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2010."
"Ciacci Piccolomini's 2000 is the finest Rosso di Montalcino I have ever tasted. This deep ruby/garnet-colored, outrageously rich Rosso boasts an explosive bouquet of smoke, dried herbs, black fruits, tobacco, and fruit cake. Luscious and opulently-textured, with a sensual, velvety-textured feel that cascades over the palate with no hard edges, this seamless classic should be drunk over the next 5-8 years."
Lots of watermelon, berry and spice character to this light-bodied red. Hints of citrus fruit too. Drink now.
A harmonious style, whose graceful frame is enhanced by strawberry, cherry, graphite and tobacco flavors. Intense and long, with plenty of energy on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Rosso rubino trasparente. Apre su sentori fruttati di ciliegia, viola, resina, alloro e note salmastre; seguono polvere di caffè, gomma e cera. Grande spinta acida e tannino che domano l'alcol; lunga persistenza con un finale rinfrescante e fruttato. Matura in botti grandi per 8 mesi, quindi affina per altri 4 in bottiglia. Rosticciana di maiale.
Ammaliante alla vista di un consistente rosso rubino trasparente. Intenso e fine al naso con sensazioni di ciliegia, ribes, liquirizia e cacao; dopo qualche olfazione è possibile percepire anche una piacevole nota ematica. In bocca l'attacco è equilibrato e morbido. Ottima la trama del tannino integrata nella struttura del vino: non graffia ma accarezza il palato. Elegante alla beva, di notevole persistenza. Ottima conduzione del legno grande in fase di maturazione. Ideale compagno per una grigliata di carne.
Tonalità rubino vivace. Apre su ricordi di corteccia di china e humus, poi emergono sentori di lampone, ribes rosso, rosa damascena e bastoncino di liquirizia. Al sorso è succoso: domina la freschezza, protagonista per tutta la durata dell'assaggio, con tannini rotondi e sapidità calibrata. Riposa per 8 mesi in botti grandi, poi affina per 4 mesi in bottiglia. Bistecca alla fiorentina.
87/100
Veste rubino con striature granato. Naso elegante che apre su toni di terra battuta e mineralità ferrosa, per poi virare verso dolci sensazioni di frutta matura e liquirizia, accenti di peperoncino e geranio. Al gusto rappresenta una sintesi perfetta tra muscolarità ed eleganza, coniugando sapidità e calore alcolico; persistente la chiusura in cui le sensazioni piccanti si alternano alle dolci note fruttate. Botte grande.
Cherry, loam, tomato leaf and earth flavors highlight this fluid red. Balanced and moderately long. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. –BS
Editors’ Choice
Violet, wild-berry and botanical-herb aromas lead the nose on this savory red. The bright juicy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, wild blackberry and white pepper set against taut tannins.
Orange peel, citrus, raspberries and wild strawberries. Medium body, fine and grainy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.
The 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is an easy-drinking wine that is plump and soft in the middle due to the heat and dryness of this vintage. This wine reveals dark fruit flavors followed by medium intensity and build. In essence, this Rosso is simple and bright and would be perfect with your favorite pasta dish. I tasted this wine next to the estate's 2016 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte, a wine that shows more depth and intensity. If you are looking for affordable and accessible Sangiovese from Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona has you covered.
Rubino luminoso con accenni granato. Naso solare, giocato su tutte le declinazioni della macchia mediterranea: ginepro, mirto, alloro, lentisco, lavanda, piccoli frutti di bosco rossi, iris, sbuffi salmastri, spezie dolci e pepe rosa. Sorso dinamico, sapido, con una progressione gustativa elegante e perfettamente coerente con l’olfatto. Botte di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
The Bianchini family has been working hard to develop a cohesive strategy for its Rosso program. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Rosso di Montalcino pours from the bottle with a light garnet appearance. The wine remains compact and lean-bodied in terms of palate, and it imparts classic aromas of wild cherry, potting soil and blue flowers. Everything you get here is straight out of the Sangiovese playbook, and the wine remains accessible and easy-dinking throughout. You can't beat that low price. Some 68,000 bottles were released in January 2020.
Editors' Choice
Vibrant and delicious, this textbook Rosso has enticing aromas of woodland berry, rose, tobacco and a whiff of eucalyptus. On the smooth, savory palate, polished tannins and bright acidity accompany succulent wild cherry, raspberry compote and licorice. Drink through 2023. - Kerin O'Keefe
A juicy, fruity red with pleasing plum and chocolate character and hints of orange peel. Medium body and light tannins that are soft and succulent. Drink now.
The 2018 Ciacci Rosso Rosso di Montalcino is intense from the get-go, showing sweet black cherries dipped in liquor, complicated by balsamic spices and savory herbs. On the palate, silky, almost creamy textures give way to polished ripe fruits and sweet spices, as pretty inner florals add lift to the experience. There’s a hint of orange citrus on the long finish, as the red fruits lean more to the blue end of the spectrum, along with a mix of residual acids and tannins. As fruit-forward and intense as this Rosso is, I can’t help but enjoy its extroverted yet balanced personality. Eric Guido
Ciacci's 2017 Rosso di Montalcino is racy and inviting, as wines from this vintage tend to be. Soft curves push forward a core of succulent red cherry, sweet spice, tobacco, dried flowers and rose petal. Although the 2017 has quite a bit of richness, it remains translucent and very Sangiovese in feel. The Rosso is a very pretty wine, and a terrific value. Antonio Galloni
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Rosso di Montalcino hits all the right buttons, especially if you are looking for an easy-drinking Tuscan red to pair with you next pasta with home-cooked tomato sauce. Candied cherry, tart raspberry and sweet almond appear on the bouquet, along with lavender and wild rose. This is a terrific entry-level effort from a hot vintage, with 56,000 bottles made.
Sweet cherry and floral character with some orange-peel undertones. Light-to medium-bodied with firm tannins and a persistent, focused finish. Drink now.
A pretty mix of crushed cherries, roses and sweet spice wafts up from the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino. This is a pure and lifted expression with pleasantly ripe red fruits that mix with sour citrus and savory herbal tones to create lovely contrasts. Its minerality comes forward through the licorice-tinged finale, along with a gentle grip of fine tannins that frame the experience quite nicely. Ciacci did a fantastic job with their 2020 Rosso.
Fragole e fragoline di bosco, lamponi e ribes sono i sentori principali di questo vino. Nel profilo secondario, fiori rossi, rosa canina e spezie come pepe bianco e pepe nero. Al palato, corpo pieno, tannini ben polimerizzati ed un finale morbido e suadente. Bevi ora o invecchia.
Ciliegie, amarene, tiglio in fiore, coriandolo e guaranà sono i sentori principali di questo giovane Rosso. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di carattere classico e leggermente austero. Meglio dal 2023.
This show notes of sweeter red berries like raspberries and strawberries with spice character and hints of citrus peel and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, firm and textured with chalky tannins and a core of ripe fruit. Attractive and flavorful. Drink now.
Fragrante seppur ben maturo ricorda di fragole, prugne rosse, cedro in pezzi, mirto selvatico e susine. Corpo medio-pieno, estremamente levigato e ricco nel sorso chiude gentile ed armonico. Gustoso ed appagante. Bevi ora.
