Subtle caramel to the very ripe and savory berry fruit and oranges. Quite flavorful on the palate with firm tannins, fresh medium acidity and a spiced, medium-long finish. Shows quality but a little more freshness would take it to the next level. Drink now.

This is a terrific wine (at an affordable price point) that you can always count on when planning an informal dinner with family and friends. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte is bright and lively with pretty cherry fruit, raspberry and redcurrant. The aromas are lifted and bright, and the wine offers good textural tension along the way to pair with roast chicken, fajitas, grilled meats and more. We're looking at an annual production of 12,000 bottles.

This red combines cherry and raspberry flavors with vibrant acidity and a solid backbone of tannins. As a result, there is more punch here, lingering on the extensive finish. Drink now through 2027. 500 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montalcino Select to Add

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte is the second entry-level Rosso from this creative estate that loves to push the boundaries. This is a great effort, especially considering its price tag and the growing potential of Rosso di Montalcino. Red cherry, raspberry, cedarwood and toasted almond rise from the bouquet. The wine offers a great sense of dimension and depth, with just 6,000 bottles made.

The 2016 Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte (with 8,000 bottles produced) offers shapely tones of ripe fruit, summer cherry and fresh plum. This wine shows a point of extra ripeness (with 15% alcohol) that makes me think the fruit either came from younger vines (that tend to reach ripeness faster) or a warmer vineyard site. The wine is not overripe but it does offers lots of plush and easy primary fruit.