2020 Ciacci - Brunello di Montalcino (750ml)

Born from established Sangiovese vineyards above Montalcino, the 2020 Ciacci Brunello di Montalcino reflects the vintage’s balanced warmth while adhering to strict DOCG aging requirements that build structure before release. The nose opens with crushed cherry, plum skin, and dried herbs, quickly giving way to secondary notes of cured tobacco, vanilla bean, and polished leather. On the palate, the wine delivers a firm yet refined tannin framework supported by vibrant acidity. Flavors of dark cherry, espresso, and wet stone move across a medium‑full body, finishing with a long, savory trail of dried rosemary and graphite. Built for extended cellaring, the wine continues to integrate when stored away from light and temperature swings.

This Brunello aligns naturally with hearty, fat‑rich traditional dishes. Match it with slow‑braised wild boar ragù, roasted duck breast with balsamic reduction, or simply grilled meats seasoned with local olive oil and coarse salt. Hard, aged sheep cheeses such as Pecorino di Pienza or mature Cavalli also cut through the tannins cleanly. Open the bottle roughly forty minutes before pouring to allow the tighter aroma compounds to breathe. Store bottles lying flat at a steady fifty‑five to sixty degrees Fahrenheit for long‑term stability.