The Ciacci family has been growers in the area of Sant'Antimo for centuries.  The estate dates back 800 years and once totaled 700 hectares (nearly 1700 acres) in size.  It has been divided over the generations (there are several producers named Ciacci, now).

Giovanna markets most of her production under another label, through another importer and the style there is fairly modern.  But Giovanna is at heart a traditionalist and produces, under the name Giovanna Ciacci, a limited quantity of traditionally crafted wines.  A perfect fit for us.

The Rosso is younger vines, less ideally situated parcels of Brunello di Montalcino.  The 2005 is beautifully balanced and long .

 The Brunello is older vines (some 55-60 years), classically vinified and aged in foudre.  In the great 2001 vintage,   it is a beautiful wine, powerful, yet elegant, long and beginning to be quite complex