Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2019

Aromas of violets, lavender, licorice, nutmeg and potpourri. Full-bodied with layers of fine tannins that are crunchy and silky, showing freshness and bright fruit at the end. Caressing texture. An excellent example of the vintage. Needs time to come together, but is very pretty and satisfying. Try after 2028.

This is a site I love, as it offers one of the grandest sunsets in Montalcino, and that sense of late-afternoon warmth seems to translate directly into the wine. The Ciacci Piccolomini d™Aragona 2021 Brunello di Montalcino shows sweet fruit and darker aromas that evoke sun-drenched slopes and fading light. There is warmth and sweetness here that flesh out over the palate, giving the wine notable v

With no Riserva produced in 2021, the 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a youthful, saturated red hue and has a spiced, savory profile. The nose reveals dried cherries, fresh leather, lavender, sage, and Mediterranean herbs. Medium to full-bodied, it has a weightless feel on the palate, with ripe tannins, refreshing acidity, and a long finish that carries a subtle savory richness. Drink this beaut

The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is bright, punchy and loaded with energy. Balsamic-laced black cherry, autumnal spice, dark chocolate and a lift of mint all burst from the glass. Seamless textures of pure silk reveal decadent red fruits swirl and a core of vibrant acidity. A coating of sweet tannins frames the 2021 as nuances of plum and orange zest slowly fade. This is already a pleasure to taste

Hints of leather, black tea, fruit tarts and liquorice on the nose. Perfectly ripened cherry fruit, with toast, smoke and vanilla on the palate; lovely tannins and bright acidity. Has real power and length.

This red is supple in texture, evoking cherry, strawberry, floral and mineral flavors. There's also a distinctive salty taste and fine viscosity on the palate. This is balanced, with a judicious layer of tannins framing the finish. Best from 2027 through 2042. 5,566 cases made, 2,083 cases imported.