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2013 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino

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October 8, 2023 - $51

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RATINGS

96Wine Spectator

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling.

95Wine Enthusiast

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, full-bodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It's well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity.

94The Wine Advocate

...long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco.

93Vinous / IWC

...fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate...lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity... Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent.

93James Suckling

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs.

15.5Jancis Robinson

Herbal and brooding on the nose. Soft, loosely knit, quite evolved fruit on the palate with hints of dried fruit.

REGION

Italy, Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino is regarded as one of Italy’s best appellations. Located in south central Tuscany below Chianti, the wines of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are made of a Sangiovese clone called “brunello,” which means “little dark one,” a reference to the brown tones in the skin of the grape. Unlike some Tuscan appellations that allow other grapes to be blended with Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino is entirely Sangiovese. Montalcino itself is a picturesque, hill-top town not especially well known for wine production until the mid-19th century, when a local vineyard owner isolated the brunello clone and planted it. Other growers followed suit. Nevertheless it wasn’t until 1970s that wine enthusiasts started paying attention to Brunello di Montalcino, which by then was becoming an outstanding wine. Today there are 120 estates in the DOCG, up from about 25 estates in 1975. Brunellos in general are bigger, darker, more tannic and more powerful wines than Chiantis or most other Sangioveses. By law they must be aged for four years, and two of those years must be in wooden barrels.