Brunello di Montalcino "Pianrosso" 2017 DOCG CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D'ARAGONA
| Sommelier score | 93/100 | 2024 |
| 5 Grappoli AIS |
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2021 |
| James Suckling | 97/100 | 2021 |
| Winery | CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D'ARAGONA |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino Docg |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Alcohol content | 15,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI/7363 |
| Winery headquarter | Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona - Castelnuovo dell'Abate (SI) |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Hard cheese, wild game, mushroom risotto, Roast meat, Sliced beef, Pasta with meat sauce, Florentina Steak, Meat stewed |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Brunello di Montalcino |
The Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso from the Tuscan winery Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona comes from 100% Sangiovese grapes grown in the company vineyards of Val d'Orcia, between 240 and 360 meters above sea level. After the manual harvest in September which requires a careful selection of the best grapes, the bunches are placed in stainless steel and cement tanks at a controlled temperature; This will be followed by the aging phase in Slavonian oak barrels for a duration of 3 years and a final phase of aging in the bottle for 8 months.
Characteristics of this Tuscan wine
On the organoleptic examination this Tuscan wine shows a ruby red color tending to garnet; the olfactory notes refer to red berried fruits with light spicy nuances. On the palate it is endowed with a remarkable persistence and marked tannins.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this red wine
Try it with game dishes, or in general with roasted or stewed meat; perfect with aged cheeses too. Serve at a temperature of 18°C in a ballon shaped glass.
