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     ENGLEWOOD WINE MERCHANTS MARCH 4, 2008     

 

2003

CIACCI PICCOLOMINI

Brunello di Montalcino

Tuscany, Italy

Varietals:

100% Sangiovese

- 90 pts Wine Spectator -

Tasting Notes:

Black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla, follows through to a full body, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, the wine has a caressing texture. Rich with aromas of raspberry, the wine also has a touch of mushroom, leather and tobacco at the back. Mild tannins provide a lasting finish. A great value and a wine that, due to the warmer 2003 vintage, can be enjoyed in its youth and over the next decade. Pair with your favorite cheeses, grilled steaks and chops, and rich pasta sauces. Enjoy!

Ciacci Piccolomini, Brunello
Brunello Is Back With A Vengeance - Bravissimo!

— LIMITED AVAILABILITY —

($41.75 per bottle / $501.00 per case) The demand for 2003 Brunellos is monumentally high. The previous vintage, the 2002 vintage, was an off vintage in Tuscany due to excessive rain forcing most Brunello producers to skip production of the 2002 vintage. As a result, there has been a huge supply and demand imbalance for the wines. The 2003 Brunellos have just been released and enthusiasts are making up for lost time.
    Ciacci is one of the finest and most sought after Brunello di Montalcino producers in Tuscany and we were fortunate enough to get an early sample of his 2003 estate grown Brunello - Bravissimo! Due to the warmth of the 2003 vintage, the wine displays beautiful full bodied dark fruit with hints of red currant, raspberries and cherries as well as a touch of mushroom, leather and tabacco. The beauty of this vintage is that while the wines can be cellared for a decade, the warm weather growing season allows for enjoying the wine a touch younger than usual. Pair this Tuscan treasure with your favorite cheeses, grilled steaks or chops, and rich pasta sauces. A great value wine surpassing all expectations after a difficult vintage. Enjoy! Order Here.


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By David Gettenberg, Co-Owner of Englewood
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