Montalcino is no ordinary place. It is a medieval fortress suspended in time, surrounded by hills seemingly crafted for viticulture. Since the Middle Ages, this Tuscan enclave has been a strategic and cultural bastion, and today its name is synonymous with one of the most acclaimed wines on the planet. Here, sangiovese is not merely a grape: it is identity, heritage, and a reverence for detail.
At the heart of this oenological sanctuary lies a name that has echoed through the centuries: Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. Nestled among the rolling hills of Montalcino, the estate once belonged to two historic Italian families and, since 1983, has been managed by a new generation that has preserved its essence while looking to the future.
Among its most prized treasures shines Ciacci Piccolomini Riserva Santa Caterina d'Oro, a gem born from the vineyards of Pianrosso, situated between 240 and 360 metres in altitude. Spanning just 11.69 hectares, only the most extraordinary grapes are selected, for greatness admits no shortcuts. Crafted exclusively from sangiovese, this wine ferments in stainless steel at controlled temperatures to preserve every nuance, then ages patiently for over three years in large Slavonian oak barrels, before resting for more than twelve months in the bottle.
Riserva Santa Caterina d’Oro is a chapter of Montalcino's history in a bottle. Here, tradition is not a burden, it is celebrated. Here, nobility is not displayed, it is savoured.