{"product_id":"ciacci-piccolomini-d-arragonia-toscana-rosso-2024","title":"Ciacci Piccolomini d’Arragonia, Toscana Rosso 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eToscana Rosso IGT, Tuscany, Italy, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e85% Sangiovese Grosso, 15% blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe palazzo at the heart of this estate was built in 1672 by Fabius de' Vecchis, Bishop of Montalcino, and was acquired by the Ciacci family in 1877. It wasn't until 1985, when the estate was bequeathed to Giuseppe Bianchini, that it was converted into a serious winery with Brunello at its core. Today, under Paolo and Lucia Bianchini, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is one of the most sought-after producers in all of Italy — a producer whose Brunellos emphasize finesse and balance and age incredibly well. The Toscana Rosso is the estate's everyday entry point, but it's anything but an afterthought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Sangiovese in this IGT comes from the estate's youngest plots, situated close to the vineyards dedicated to Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello — meaning this wine is essentially drinking fruit from some seriously prestigious real estate. Those vineyards sit on Eocene-era marl soils at altitudes ranging from 240 to 360 metres above sea level. The estate follows organic farming guidelines — only sulfur- and copper-based products are used, fertilization is organic, and pruning and harvest are done by hand. In the cellar, the wine is vinified in stainless steel with temperature control and refined in concrete vats, keeping things clean and fruit-forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe wine shows a ruby red color, with fruity, lightly herbal aromatics enriched by hints of spice. The Sangiovese backbone brings bright red cherry and a characteristic savory edge, while the Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet round out the frame with a little extra plush and grip. On the palate it's full-bodied, quite soft, and balanced — genuinely easy-drinking without feeling thin or simple. This is the wine that reminds you Montalcino makes more than just age-worthy Brunello; it also makes Tuscany's most charming house red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sommbox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590366662889,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3515\/3641\/files\/IMG_1262.jpg?v=1773021447","url":"https:\/\/www.thesommbox.com\/products\/ciacci-piccolomini-d-arragonia-toscana-rosso-2024","provider":"Sommbox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}