Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona - Brunello di Montalcino 1987
The Brunello di Montalcino 1987 by Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is a noble expression of Tuscany. Made from Sangiovese Grosso, it displays an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections. The nose is enveloping, with notes of ripe fruits and spices. On the palate, it is robust, elegant, and persistent, ideal with meat dishes and aged cheeses, served at 18-20℃ in a large glass.
Italy - Tuscany Dry Red Wine Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino - 1987 750 ml
111.04 €
Colour
Intense ruby red, with garnet reflections due to aging.
Bouquet
Complex and enveloping, with notes of ripe red fruits, tobacco, leather, undergrowth, and sweet spices.
Taste
Robust and elegant, evolved and silky tannins, long persistence with a balsamic and mineral finish.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large red wine glass, type "Bordeaux" or "Balloon".
Pairings
Roasted or braised red meats, game, aged cheeses, and important Tuscan dishes.
Refinement
Long aging in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by an extended period in bottle. This 1987 is already a mature wine.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, with long maceration on the skins to extract color and structure.