2019 Ciacci - Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso
Sourced from the eleven‑hectare Vigna di Pianrosso vineyard in southeastern Montalcino, the 2019 Ciacci Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso channels the region’s sun‑warming slopes into a structured, age‑worthy red. Grown between 240 and 360 meters elevation with a south‑southwest exposure, the sangiovese was harvested in mid‑September through early October and fermented before resting for thirty‑six months in large Slavonian oak casks. This extended maturation meets—and exceeds—DOCG requirements, allowing the wood’s influence to dissolve into underlying dried fruit and savory spice rather than dominate the glass.
Tasting Profile
The bouquet delivers dried cherry, plum tart, and crushed rose petals, followed by distinct notes of Earl Grey tea, cinnamon, and black licorice. As the wine aerates, forest underbrush and charred herb characteristics emerge. The palate is full‑bodied with a thick, velvety texture, carried forward by firm but seamlessly integrated acidity that drives toward a long, refined finish.
Food Pairing
This Brunello performs best alongside robust, slow‑cooked proteins that can stand up to its tannic framework. Pan‑seared or grilled steak absorbs the wine’s rich fruit, while aged pecorino sharpens the finish. Sautéed wild mushrooms echo the bottle’s earthy, herbal undertones, making them an ideal autumn pairing for cellar‑ready Tuscan vintages.