Brunello di Montalcino 2017 DOCG CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D'ARAGONA
Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2024 |
Robert Parker | 94/100 | 2021 |
Wine Spectator | 93/100 | 2021 |
4 Grappoli AIS | 2021 | |
James Suckling | 93/100 | 2021 |
Winery | CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D'ARAGONA |
Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino Docg |
Vintage | 2017 |
Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
Alcohol content | 14,50% |
Cl | 75cl |
Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
Code ICQRF | SI/7363 |
Winery headquarter | Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona - Castelnuovo dell'Abate (SI) |
Bottle size | Standard bottle |
Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Hard cheese, Cannelloni, Florentina Steak, wild game, mushroom risotto, Roast meat, Sliced beef |
Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
Style | Full-bodied and intense |
Wine list | Brunello di Montalcino |
This Tuscan red wine is produced with 100% Sangiovese grapes grown in the company's vineyards located in Val d'Orcia. After the manual harvest, the carefully selected grapes are placed in stainless steel and cement tanks at a controlled temperature; the aging takes place in Slavonian oak barrels for more than 2 years with a subsequent refinement in the bottle for more than 8 months.
Characteristics of this Tuscan red wine
On the organoleptic examination this Tuscan wine shows a ruby red color tending to garnet, with olfactory notes that refer to red berried fruits. On the palate it is soft, balanced with evident tannins and a long persistence.
Suggested food pairings with this Tuscan wine
Perfect in combination with game dishes but also with aged cheeses. To be served at a temperature of 18°C in a ballon shaped glass.