Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Pianrosso (Red)
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2018
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Pianrosso (Red) 2018 - OutstandingTasted by Elizabeth Gabay MW & Ben Bernheim
Smoky red fruit aromas. Red fruit, floral, some black inky minerality but incredible concentration of primary red fruit backed up by some some slightly savoury notes. Powerful. Lovely fresh acidity, firm supple silky tannins leading to an exceptionally elegant body. Beautiful spice and cedar and perfectly ripe fruit, masterful balance. It isn't trying to be over-extracted or over-ripe, but neither has it gone down the path of freshness and austerity.
Tasted November 2022This tasting note was included in this report and this story:
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We’re mother and son duo Elizabeth Gabay MW and Ben Bernheim. Between us, we’ve been involved in the wines of southern France for over 30 years. Elizabeth started working with the wines of Provence back in 1986, and for the past 20 years has lived on the eastern edge of south-east France. We’ve worked on three books on rosé: Rosé Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution (2018), Elizabeth Gabay’s Buyers Guide to the Rosés of Southern France (2021 e-guide) and, most recently Rosés of Southern France (2022).
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