Ciacci Piccolomini 'Santa Caterina d'Oro' Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 MAGNUM

In Short

A full-bodied Brunello Riserva from Tuscany with dark cherry, plum, and dried herbs, built for decades of bottle age.

Quick Facts

• Region: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany
• Variety: Brunello (Sangiovese Grosso)
• Style: Full-bodied red
• Best For: Cellar, special occasions

Why We Stock It

Ciacci Piccolomini's Santa Caterina d'Oro is a Riserva designation Brunello, which means it has aged longer in barrel and bottle before release and represents the producer's most serious expression of the vineyard. The 2019 vintage is still young and will develop considerably over the next 20 years, making it ideal for someone building a cellar rather than seeking immediate gratification.

Tasting Profile

This is a structured, mineral-driven wine with silky tannins and considerable complexity.

• Aroma: Dark cherry, plum, dried herb, subtle oak
• Palate: Red fruit, tobacco, mineral, layered and refined
• Structure & Finish: Silky tannins, long and graceful finish

Winemaking

Brunello di Montalcino requires a minimum of five years aging before release, with Riserva bottlings aged even longer. The wine spends time in large and smaller oak vessels, a combination that allows the Sangiovese Grosso to develop structure while the fruit remains central to the profile.

Serving & Pairing

Serve between 62 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, decant 30 minutes before opening to allow the wine to breathe. Pair with aged Pecorino Romano, slow-roasted beef, or wild boar ragu. The wine's acidity and mineral character cut through rich, savory dishes while its tannins frame meat well without overwhelming it.

The Estate

Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is a historic producer in Montalcino with deep roots in the region. The estate tends its vineyards with care for the land and produces wines that reflect both tradition and the specific vintage conditions each year.

Terroir

Brunello di Montalcino is a steep, south-facing hillside appellation in southern Tuscany where Sangiovese Grosso thrives on clay-limestone soils. The elevation and aspect give the wine bracing acidity and mineral backbone, while the warm Tuscan climate ripens the fruit fully, creating the balance between power and elegance for which the region is known.