Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
チャッチ・ピッコロミーニ・ダラゴナ
Iconic estate in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, home of the single-vineyard Pianrosso Brunello.
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is a historic estate in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, the southeastern, warmer sub-zone of Montalcino, Tuscany, near the Sant'Antimo Abbey. The Ciacci family acquired the property in 1877, and it took its double-barreled name after the 1921 marriage of Elda Ciacci to Count Alberto Piccolomini d'Aragona, a direct descendant of Pope Pius II. When the childless Countess Elda died in 1985, she bequeathed the entire estate to her longtime cellarmaster and vineyard manager, Giuseppe Bianchini, who had already begun planting vineyards in 1983 and released the estate's first commercial Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino that year. After Giuseppe's sudden death in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia Bianchini took over as co-owners, with the next generation (Alex and Ester) now also involved. The vineyards, certified organic since 2018, are farmed with hand-pruning and harvesting and minimal chemical intervention. The flagship single vineyard is Pianrosso ('red field', named for its iron-rich soils), planted entirely to Sangiovese Grosso at 240-360m elevation in the far southeast of the Montalcino appellation. The estate's Brunellos, aged in traditional Slavonian oak casks, are widely regarded among the most elegant, balanced, and age-worthy examples from Montalcino's southeastern zone, regularly earning top scores from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, James Suckling, and Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of classic, terroir-driven Brunello di Montalcino who value elegance, structure, and proven aging potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona located?
- The estate is in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, near Sant'Antimo Abbey in the far southeastern, warmer sub-zone of the Montalcino appellation in Tuscany, Italy.
- What makes the Pianrosso vineyard special?
- Pianrosso is the estate's flagship single vineyard, planted entirely to Sangiovese Grosso on iron-rich soils at 240-360 meters elevation. It consistently produces the estate's most powerful, complex, and age-worthy Brunello di Montalcino.
- How did the estate get its name?
- The double-barreled name comes from the 1921 marriage of Elda Ciacci to Count Alberto Piccolomini d'Aragona, a direct descendant of Pope Pius II. In 1985 the childless Countess Elda bequeathed the entire property to her cellarmaster Giuseppe Bianchini, whose children Paolo and Lucia now run the estate.
- Are the vineyards farmed organically?
- Yes, the estate's vineyards have been certified organic since 2018, relying on hand-pruning, hand-harvesting, and organic fertilizers instead of synthetic chemicals.
- What food pairs well with their Brunello di Montalcino?
- Their structured, elegant Brunello pairs beautifully with hearty dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina, roasted lamb, game, and Tuscan pasta with meat ragu.