Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Fabius
(Syrah) Rosso Sant'Antimo 2019
(Tuscany, Italy) - [WA 91]
Regular price $40.00 Sale price $26.97 Save $13.03
About this Winery:
Ciacci Piccolomini is one of the most sought-after producers in all of Italy. This ancient estate has 35 hectares of superior holdings in the prized Castelnuovo dell'Abate zone, including the 'Pianrosso' vineyard (meaning 'red field,' a reference to the iron rich soils). Made by the brother-and-sister team Paolo and Lucia Bianchini, this ancient estate was left to the Bianchini family in 1985 by Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, who had no heirs; Giuseppe (Paolo and Lucia's father) had been the estate manager. Their Brunellos emphasize finesse and balance, with layers of ultrafine tannins and subtle ripe fruit, yet they age incredibly well.
About This Wine:
Fabivs Sant’Antimo DOC is made from Syrah grape. It is dedicated to Fabivs de’ Vecchis, bishop of Montalcino, who built the Palazzo Piccolomini in 1672. Ciacci Piccolomini was one of the first estates in Montalcino that produced 100% Syrah wine. This was a dream come true for Giuseppe Bianchini, Paolo & Lucia Bianchini’s father, who was a great fan of French Syrahs.
- 100% Syrah planted in the “del Conte” vineyard
- An excellent terroir and microclimate that are particularly suited to Syrah
- Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel and concrete tanks
- Aged for 15 months in 50% French and 50% American oak barriques
Tasting Notes:
Very intense ruby red. The bouquet is intense, complex and persistent with hints of blueberry, plum and cherry enriched by elegant spicy notes. Warm, soft, well balanced, persistent with round tannins. It expresses power, persistence, delicacy and a great character.
Ratings & Reviews
91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"A rare look at Syrah from the cool Montalcino climate, the 2019 Sant'Antimo Fabius is packed tight with blackberry and black cherry along with spice, sweet tobacco and smoked bacon. There's a lot going on aromatically speaking, but the wine stays clear of the heavier black pepper or cured leather aromas that you often get in New World Syrah. I love the soft texture, freshness and tension that this extremely well-priced wine exhibits. Best after 2022."