Located in the southeast of the Montalcino region close to the beautiful medieval village of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, the estate of Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona can trace its roots back to the 17th century. The wines themselves receive global acclaim and recognition, and Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is recognised as one of the world’s top producers of Brunello di Montalcino thanks to the commitment to the terroir and traditional winemaking practices. The estate borders the Orcia River which helps to moderate the temperature in this hot, dry part of the region. The soil texture has good levels of marl and shale, dating from the Eocene period. The Sangiovese Grosso clone is selected from the oldest vines of the estate and is particularly representative of Sangiovese coming from the Montalcino area, which produces quality even in diffi cult vintages.