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Castelnuovo dell'Abate (Montalcino) · Tuscany, Italy
Tenuta di Sesta
The Ciacci family has owned this estate in southern Montalcino since 1850. It released its first Brunello in 1966, when the denomination had only twelve bottlers, and is recognized as one of Brunello's historic producers.
6 wines in our portfolio
- RedBrunello di Montalcino95 James Suckling94 Robert Parker93 VinousDOCG · 2019 · 750 ml
Awards
95 James Suckling — Influential US critic and former Wine Spectator European bureau chief, rating on a 100-point scale. 90+ is outstanding, 95+ exceptional.
94 Robert Parker — Robert Parker Wine Advocate, the critic publication that popularized the 100-point scale. 90+ is outstanding.
93 Vinous — Antonio Galloni's critic publication, one of the most respected voices on Italian wine. 100-point scale.
Grapes & tasting notes
From a selection of the best grapes in our vineyards, matures in 30hl Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months with a subsequent aging of 4 months in bottle. Ruby red color tending to garnet with aging. Intense, broad, fine, fruity (ripe red fruit), and spicy (tobacco and licorice). Dry, warm, soft taste, velvety tannins, balanced, very intense and persistent, fine and bodied. Alcohol 14.5%
- RedBrunello di MontalcinoDOCG · 2020 · 1.5 L Magnum
Grapes & tasting notes
From a selection of the best grapes in our vineyards, matures in 30hl Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months with a subsequent aging of 4 months in bottle. Ruby red color tending to garnet with aging. Intense, broad, fine, fruity (ripe red fruit), and spicy (tobacco and licorice). Dry, warm, soft taste, velvety tannins, balanced, very intense and persistent, fine and bodied. Alcohol 14.5%
- Red"Costa di Monte" Brunello di MontalcinoDOCG · 2019 · 750 ml
Grapes & tasting notes
Alcohol content 14,5 % Alc. Duration of maceration 25 days, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in stainless steel tanks. Ageing Slavonian oak barrels of 20-30 hl for 2,5-3 years. Color ruby red towards garnet with ageing. Aroma very intense, broad, fine, floreal (rose and violet) and fruity bouquet (cherry and blackberry). Full-bodied, complex, soft, outstanding freshness, velvety tannins, well balanced, very intense, long and elegant.
- Red"Duelecci Est" Brunello di Montalcino RiservaTre Bicchieri · Gambero Rosso93 Robert ParkerDOCG · 2018 · 750 ml
Awards
Tre Bicchieri · Gambero Rosso — "Three Glasses", the top rating in Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia, Italy's leading wine guide. Only a few hundred of the 25,000+ wines tasted each year receive it.
93 Robert Parker — Robert Parker Wine Advocate, the critic publication that popularized the 100-point scale. 90+ is outstanding.
Grapes & tasting notes
Vinification: 25 days maceration duration, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aging 36 months in Slavonian oak wood barrels 30-35 hl. Bottle aging 12 months. Ethereal scent that crumbles into shades of purple and twigs, recalls the humble fruits of the undergrowth. Dry, soft taste, velvety tannins, balanced, very intense and very persistent, excellent and robust Alcohol 14.5 % Vol.
- RedRosso di MontalcinoDOC · 2023 · 750 ml
Grapes & tasting notes
Aged one year in Slavonian oak barrels of 20 hl, combines the solemn Brunello structure with the freshness and vivacity of a young wine. alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in stainless steel tanks equipped with thermostats to control the temperature. Ageing Slovenian oak barrels of 30-35 hl for 8 months. Bottle ageing minimum 2 months. . Alcohol content 14,5 % vol.
- Red"Poggio d'Arna" Toscana92 James Suckling90 Robert ParkerIGT · 2022 · 750 ml
Awards
92 James Suckling — Influential US critic and former Wine Spectator European bureau chief, rating on a 100-point scale. 90+ is outstanding, 95+ exceptional.
90 Robert Parker — Robert Parker Wine Advocate, the critic publication that popularized the 100-point scale. 90+ is outstanding.
Grapes & tasting notes
This wine is created from a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Franc and is aged for one year in French Allier barriques and 15 hl Slavonian oak barrels. It has a deep ruby red color with a purplish tinge. It leaves an intense aroma with overtones of red pulp and pleasant notes of spice. To taste, it is mouth filling, structured and balanced by the right freshness and a velvety tannin. Alcohol 14 % vol.