Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino - 2016 (750ml) kolton he's never met an old

he's never met an old vine vineyard he didn't like

the 2010 from their 45-acre vineyard is a blend of 70% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

There is an implosive quality that suggests the 2009 is holding back much of its potential

The aromatics suggest ripe cassis fruit

Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino - 2016 (750ml) kolton he's never met an oldThe Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso is a single vineyard expression that draws its fruit from an 11. 7 hectare parcel with moderately thick galestro soils with ancient marine material. This special site, awash under the brilliant light of a big, open sky, does indeed deliver a more pronounced mineral signature, with wild berry, rose and rosemary essence. This is a beautiful wine, taut and silky, with elegant tannins