Ciacci Piccolomini, Sant'Antimo, Ateo
Ciacci Piccolomini · Tuscany › Sant'Antimo › Italy
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
89
/100
Reviews
14
professional
Vintages
No vintages
NV
Community Reviews
2020
Reviews
88.8
Avg Score
93
Highest
Taster #4283
· Jul 30, 2021
Further to my Note of Oct 4 '19: Another bottle with consistent notes. Some amber edge and bit of beef bouillon but still pleasant. Notes from a bottle of the '00 in the same box suggest that it's held up better than this '99.
1999 vintage
Taster #5515
· Apr 2, 2020
Old and spent. Nothing here.
1999 vintage
Taster #4283
· Oct 4, 2019
Records not handy. Bought a few for 16-18/b from either Sam's or Binny's about 15 years ago; this is #3. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark purple; fragrant dark fruit intially; rich fruit, very good mouthfeel; good persistence. Nose and body started turning plummy after about an hour--interesting but not as appealing. Initially delicious, certainly not disappointing, given its 20-year age. Notes from earlier bottles suggest reticent nose and body 10 years ago; probably best 3-4 years ago. …
1999 vintage
Taster #8579
· Jun 1, 2019
87/100
More old than aged. There is some dark fruit and earth to enjoy but trending towards its twilight.
1999 vintage
Taster #0389
· Nov 7, 2018
90/100
Mature nose of bacon, balsamic, and fall apple orchards. Noticeably dry up front. Plenty of apple and cherry fruit. Not at all tired. Paired with fettuccine alfredo.
1999 vintage
Taster #0250
· Mar 19, 2015
89/100
Bought at auction ... ... making mental note to capture its flavor, as a younger super tuscan was blind tasted along with three chianti classico. The key difference (aside from age) is that the international varieties bring structure while (in this case) long oak aging gives rounded tannins and the chocolate/mocha notes. Beyond all, there is a savory element to this wine ... tomatoes simmering with herbs, sage, spice, that one might not get on a chianti classico
1999 vintage
Taster #9391
· Nov 28, 2013
88/100
Stood up to a rich bolognese. Evolved slowly suggesting some life left in this vintage. Bright fruit and cinnamon on the palate. Good legs, good time had by all.
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Taster #9438
· Aug 25, 2012
88/100
Annual Wine Group Summer Event - Loads of Wine (Siggy & Jenny's Place, Mpls, MN) : edium red/brown color. just had small pour of this. Pleasant, but not compelling, seemed to have past its peak window and was on the decline. Fruit fading, but still fairly tannic.
1999 vintage
Taster #5036
· May 16, 2011
89/100
Decanted 2 hrs: Beef gravy nose (probably GMa's pot roast recipe in the oven); Look: Same Nose: Beef gravy Body: 1.5% milk Taste: Tannic but le3ss so, slight heat Finish: 1 min 40 secs to 2 mins Decanted 3 hrs and enjoyed with GMa's pot roast recipe Nose: Smoothed out nicely, blueberry, seasoned leather, milk chocolate Taste: Much better. Upped to 89 pts. Probably could even go 1 yr more without losing anything. Wall of Fame for '99 Ital Rosso! …
1999 vintage
Taster #5036
· May 14, 2011
88/100
Meal: With Spaghetti, Parmagian Reggianno Taster: Slight lower chest and head cold Bottle: Good Decanting: Not decanted Cork: Fine Look: Deep black red with brick red rose edge (like a 2001) Legs: Lots of thick slow running portly legs Nose initial: Spice, blackberry, tea, plum/blueberry Nose later: Light high floral tone, rose hips Nose ending: Pencil lead Body: 1.5-2% milk Taste: TANNIC, almost hot, BIG; eucalyptus oil, sappy astringent end Finish: 2 Minutes!! Summary: Quite a nice tannic beastly wine. …
1999 vintage
Taster #1592
· Aug 17, 2010
90/100
香氣表現上有著黑醋栗、櫻桃、李子、煙燻、皮革、及幽淡的胡椒香氣，香氣略感複雜。入口略有酸度，其濃郁的風味間可以感受到協調性，強勁的口感之下還帶著讓人討喜的因子。良好的柔順度及均衡度，就像個有著陽光般笑容的熟女！
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Taster #7024
· Jul 24, 2009
solid wine..good structure and acidity...bit of smoke and leather secondary flavors...fruit had a hint of roasted or port like that was significant distraction
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Taster #8649
· Jan 28, 2009
88/100
Medium dark red. Very prominent cherry and leather on the nose. However, after decanting, the fruit was subdued and the acid seemed to dominate. We had it with pizza, as did others apparently, and it worked OK. The sangiovese component lingers on the finsh.
1999 vintage
Taster #8649
· Sep 7, 2008
89/100
Similar to previous bottle in August - licorice came through on the nose this time - a little tart, soft tannins - good w/ grilled brats
1999 vintage
Taster #8649
· Aug 16, 2008
89/100
1st bottle from case - bought at release - cellared at 55 - Dark red, amber edges - Leather and dark fruit on the nose - Good balance between Sangiovese and Bordeaux blends, although Sangiovese is a little prominent - acid, but it went well with the pizza. Soft tannins on the finish - better after an hour
1999 vintage
Taster #2874
· Jul 10, 2008
87/100
garnet. Nose had a hint of fruits and spices. Taste was OK, but significant acid on the finish. This is not uncommon with Italian reds, IMO. Better with pizza, but couldn't finish a glass without.
1999 vintage
Taster #5416
· Jul 4, 2008
Deep red with brown edges. Lots of cherry Sangiovese fruit with a bit of chocolate in the background. The nose says Tuscan Sangiovese, Cabernet blend. Can't fool the punters with this one. Excellent.
1999 vintage
Taster #1837
· Oct 29, 2007
I had purchased these upon release at reputable shop (Sam's) for a discounted price. The first bottle consumed just after purchase was not that great. Dim fruit, harsh bitter tannins and probably corked as it just got worse with air. Well, waited until now to try the second bottle. Same thing. Man, that sucks.
1999 vintage
Taster #4154
· Feb 5, 2006
93/100
Full body, lots of fruit, very drinkable now and probaly next year or two
1999 vintage
Taster #4443
· Feb 13, 2003
88/100
Plum and anise aromas, medium character on palate. 45% Sangiovese, 35% Merlot, 20% Cabernet. Subtle tannins just come through on finish. At its peak now.
1999 vintage