2019 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino [WA95][JS94][WS94]

Producer: Ciacci Piccolomini 
Region: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 
Varietal: Sangiovese 
Year: 2019 

Wine Advocate, 95 Points 

"There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age." 

James Suckling, 94 Points 

"Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty." 

Wine Spectator, 94 Points 

"Dusky cherry and plum flavors are the main themes in this red, with accents of leather, spices and wild herbs. Lively and focused, with excellent harmony and a sequel of ripe cherry on the lingering finish." 

Alcohol: 15% 

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