Ciacci Piccolomini "Ateo" IGT Tuscany 1999

Red.

Charcoal, gravy, cherry/strawberry jam, oak spice nose.

Intense, linear flavors very much in keeping with its Italian origin. Acid-driven structure apparent throughout, binding the front teeth, but nice flavor flow, with an iron note hitting late and going long.


Sangiovese and Cabernet (I think - Ateo means atheist)


$25 - great value here. The 2004 version should be killer.