Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Splash decanted and enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2019 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, red flowers, black tea, dried green herbs and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and has that Ciacci Piccolomini silkiness. I felt the 2019 was a little reticent for the first 30min (not at all surprised) but opened beautifully after that and continued to build steam until the last glass. Very easy to enjoy and fabulous with bolognese. Drink now with a 30min decant and through 2044
Splash decanted and enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2019 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, red flowers, black tea, dried green herbs and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and has that Ciacci Piccolomini silkiness. I felt the 2019 was a little reticent for the first 30min (not at all surprised) but opened beautifully after that and continued to build steam until the last glass. Very easy to enjoy and fabulous with bolognese. Drink now with a 30min decant and through 2044
May 30th, 2026
Dark in color but not heavy. Cherry pepper and a hint of leather notes.
We had at castello di casole
Dark in color but not heavy. Cherry pepper and a hint of leather notes.
We had at castello di casole
Dark ruby red color. Smoky aromas of red berry/cherry fruit, rose petals, exotic spices, garrigue and violets. Plush red cherry fruit on the palate with additional notes of fresh herbs, black licorice, dried mushrooms and earth. Difinitive bit of black pepper spice on the long and lingering finish. Medium-plus body with noticeable (but not overwhelming) tight tannins. 15% Alcohol. Powerful. Probably needs a bit more bottle age, but certainly well crafted.
Dark ruby red color. Smoky aromas of red berry/cherry fruit, rose petals, exotic spices, garrigue and violets. Plush red cherry fruit on the palate with additional notes of fresh herbs, black licorice, dried mushrooms and earth. Difinitive bit of black pepper spice on the long and lingering finish. Medium-plus body with noticeable (but not overwhelming) tight tannins. 15% Alcohol. Powerful. Probably needs a bit more bottle age, but certainly well crafted.
Oct 25th, 2025
Cardamom and nettles on the nose. Black raspberries on the front. It has medium tannic structure — that unfortunately isn’t bold enough to hold the disparate elements of this wine together. Lots of astringency on the finish that softens on the far back of the palate. I’m going to let this open up for an hour to see if it improves.
After an hour and a half breathing, this wine loses its rough edges, but it also loses some of its unique qualities. I’ll leave my rating at 8.7. Not a bad tipple, but not a great tipple, either. 
Cardamom and nettles on the nose. Black raspberries on the front. It has medium tannic structure — that unfortunately isn’t bold enough to hold the disparate elements of this wine together. Lots of astringency on the finish that softens on the far back of the palate. I’m going to let this open up for an hour to see if it improves.
After an hour and a half breathing, this wine loses its rough edges, but it also loses some of its unique qualities. I’ll leave my rating at 8.7. Not a bad tipple, but not a great tipple, either. 
