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Detaljer
Da det sidste medlem af familien Piccolomini i 1985 døde, blev det Giuseppe Bianchini og hans familie der overtog den historiske 1700 tals ejendom i det sydøstlige hjørne af Brunellodistriktet, nærmere betegnet Castelnuovo dell’ Abate.Ejendommen består af 200 hektar landbrugsjord, hvoraf 35 hektar er tilplantet med Sangiovese Grosso, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot og Syrah. Fra de to vinmarker Fonte og Pianrosso bliver der fremstillet henholdsvis Rosso di Montalcino og Brunello di Montalcino. Ud over disse bliver der fremstillet en IGT vin, ATEO af Sangivose og 30 % Cabernet/Merlot.Ejendommen er stadig en anelse upåagtet men producerer ikke desto mindre vine af høj kvalitet og vil uden tvivl i fremtiden være et hus man vil lægge mærke til.
"Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is one of the headline estates of Montalcino and the Pianrosso single vineyard is known for its consistency and the steady grace of its performance. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna di Pianrosso does not quite reach the heights of the outstanding 2010 vintage. This release comes near in terms of power and purity, although it bears some of the weight of the hot vintage. The darkness of fruit is more pronounced and the tannins are a bit softer. Make no mistake, the thick soils of the Pianrosso site have helped to achieve impressive balance. The long finish offers tobacco, balsam herb and dried fruit." Wine Advocate 94p
"This red balances juicy cherry and plum fruit, tobacco and leather accents, and firm yet pliable tannins. As a result, this is vibrant and long, with earth and iron elements emerging on the aftertaste." Wine Spectator 93p
"This is all about finesse and beauty with such great length and polish. It literally melts in your mouth. Full-bodied yet agile and vivid. So many undertones of cedar, berries, cream and light toffee. Fabulous. Contender for the wine of the vintage." James Suckling 97p
"Ripe black-skinned fruit, underbrush, truffle and dark spice aromas come together in this full-bodied red. The palate is firm and seamless, delivering mature black cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and pipe tobacco flavors with both power and finesse. Tightly knit, polished tannins provide structure." Wine Enthusiast 95p
"Good full red. Captivating nose combines dark red berries, sweet spices, botanical herbs and licorice. Sweet and sappy but still youthfully closed, his conveys a more powerful mouthfilling saline impression of extract than the Brunello classico. Finishes suave and rich, but with a strong underlying acid-tannin spine providing support." Vinous 92+p
