Tuscany, Italy
Ciacci Picolomini D'Aragona
About the Estate
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona is one of the leading estates in Montalcino, with a history that reads more like a novel than a wine brochure. The estate dates to the 17th century and a palazzo built by the Bishop of Montalcino. It passed to the Ciacci family in 1877 and through marriage became the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona palace. When Countess Elda Ciacci, the last of the noble line, died without heirs in 1985, she unexpectedly left the entire property to Giuseppe Bianchini, her estate manager. Giuseppe transformed what had been a small farm making wine for local use into an internationally recognised Brunello producer. Since his passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have continued improving quality. The single-vineyard Pianrosso, from high-elevation rocky plots in the Castelnuovo dell'Abate zone, is the estate's flagship. The estate farms 40 hectares organically.
Grape Varieties
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
Heritage & Milestones
A journey through time, celebrating the moments that defined our legacy
A Noble Estate
The Ciacci family acquires the 17th-century Palazzo and surrounding estate in 1877. Through marriage it becomes known as Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona, linking the Ciacci name with the noble Piccolomini line
New Chapter with Bianchini
In 1985, the widowed Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona dies without heirs and unexpectedly bequeaths the entire Montalcino estate to Giuseppe Bianchini, her longtime estate manager. This momentous transfer ushers in the modern era of quality winemaking at Ciacci Piccolomini
Family Legacy Continues
Giuseppe Bianchini passes away in 2004, leaving the estate to his children Paolo and Lucia. They continue their father’s work, leading Ciacci Piccolomini to international Brunello prominence while maintaining the estate’s traditional charm.
A Noble Estate
The Ciacci family acquires the 17th-century Palazzo and surrounding estate in 1877. Through marriage it becomes known as Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona, linking the Ciacci name with the noble Piccolomini line
New Chapter with Bianchini
In 1985, the widowed Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona dies without heirs and unexpectedly bequeaths the entire Montalcino estate to Giuseppe Bianchini, her longtime estate manager. This momentous transfer ushers in the modern era of quality winemaking at Ciacci Piccolomini
Family Legacy Continues
Giuseppe Bianchini passes away in 2004, leaving the estate to his children Paolo and Lucia. They continue their father’s work, leading Ciacci Piccolomini to international Brunello prominence while maintaining the estate’s traditional charm.
Vineyard Location
Tuscany, Italy
Terroir
40 hectares in the Castelnuovo dell'Abate zone of southeastern Montalcino, on rolling hills at 240-360 metres altitude. Soils are a mix of galestro (schist) and marl, ideal for Sangiovese Grosso. The Mediterranean climate is moderated by Mount Amiata and the Orcia River. The single-vineyard Pianrosso comes from rocky, high-elevation plots and is especially prized for its depth and longevity. All farming is certified organic.
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