ATEO Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, 2018 Cauquenes Juicy up front with fruit

Juicy up front with fruit flavors dominating

100% unoaked Teran

a noted California natural winemaker and owner of Broc Cellars

Soft palate of green apples

ATEO Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, 2018 Cauquenes Juicy up front with fruitBlack currant, hickory, anise, black plum, brush with hints of eucalyptus and cedar. Dark plums + blackberry on palate, firm tannins rounded out and balanced with a burst of bright ripe berries. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot not allowed in the area it is called "Ateo" or athiest, in defiance of the restrictive winemaking laws of Italy. Brother & sister Paolo & Lucia Bianchini currently lead the estate preceded by their father Giuseppe.