2020 Ciacci - Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso (1.5L)

Produced at Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona in southern Tuscany’s Castelnuovo dell’Abate subzone, this 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso arrives in a rare 1.5-liter format engineered for shared service or extended cellar residence. Sourced from an 11.69-hectare parcel of five contiguous plots, the vineyard spans elevations between 240 and 360 meters above sea level on deep, iron-rich deposits of galestro and marl dating to the Eocene period. Grown exclusively with Sangiovese Grosso, the grapes ferment traditionally and age in large, neutral oak casks that preserve primary fruit expression while allowing gradual tannin integration.

The finished wine displays pronounced aromatic depth, layering crushed raspberry, morello cherry, and blood orange with secondary nuances of dried rose petal, black licorice, cinnamon bark, seasoned tobacco, and wet slate. On the palate, it maintains a substantial midweight architecture marked by polished texture. Pronounced acidity and firm, silky tannins bridge the core of dark stone fruit to a lingering, minerally conclusion that reflects classic Montalcino geology.

This structured Brunello aligns naturally with slow-cooked meats and hard cheeses. Serve it alongside red-wine braised beef cheeks, herb-roasted leg of lamb, or dry-aged Pecorino Toscano to balance its earthy backbone and support its moderate alcohol warmth. The 1.5-liter size also reduces liquid-to-cork oxygen exchange during storage, making it a reliable vessel for collectors tracking evolution over five to ten years.