Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona IGT Toscana Rosso 2024 (Case 6 x 75cl)
Case price equivalent to £14 per bottle
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona IGT Toscana Rosso
Region: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Vintage: 2024
Bottle size: 6 x 75cl
Grape: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV: 13.5%
Ruby red in colour. On the palate its fruity, lightly herbal and enriched by hints of spices. This wine is ready for drinking, full bodied, and quite soft and well balanced.
The Sangiovese Grosso into this IGT comes from the youngest plots close to the vineyards dedicated to the production of Rosso di Montalcino DOC and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Located in soil of medium grain with good levels of marl, dating from the Eocene period at an altitude that ranges from 240 to 360 metres above sea level. This multifaceted wine is suited to day to day drinking, easily matched with all foods, full bodied thanks to the blend of the grapes used. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats with temperature controlled through cooling jackets and refining occurs in concrete vats.
Located in the south east of the Montalcino region close to the beautiful medieval village of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, the estate of Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona can trace its roots back to the 17th century. They have a total holding of 220 hectares of the rolling Tuscan hills bordered by the Orcia River which helps moderate the temperature of this hot dry part of the region. 16,54 Ha located in soil of medium grain with good levels of marl dating to the Eocene period. The altitude of the vineyard varies from 240 to 360 meters above sea level. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel and glass concrete vats. Ageing takes place in 20-75 Hl Slavonian oak barrels for more than 24 months, followed by over 8 months of bottle refinement.
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