Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2019

Vineyard:  The Pianrosso vineyard covers 11,69 hectares (29,22 acres). The soil is medium grain with good levels of marl, dating from the Eocene period. The altitude of this large vineyard varies from 240 to 360 meters above sea level.
Grape varietal:  100% Sangiovese.
Fermentation and refinement:  In stainless steel and glass concrete vats, temperature-controlled via cooling plates and jackets.
Aging:  More than 24 months in 20-75 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by over 8 months of bottle refinement..  
Color:  Ruby red verging on garnet.
Organoleptic characteristics:  The bouquet is intense, complex, fruit-forward and spicy with hints or ripe red berry fruits enriched by various spicy notes. Warm, soft and harmonic on the palate. Great balance among pronounced tannins, acidity and savoriness. This elegant wine has great potential for further cellar aging.
Technical notes:  Bottles are protected against counterfeiting by a hologram on the capsule.

100 points Kerin O'Keefe
 "Boasting great depth and extreme elegance, the drop-dead gorgeous Ciacci Piccolomini Pianrosso delivers crushed raspberry, succulent Morello cherry, star anise and crushed mint flavors while aromas of eucalyptus, wild rose, new leather and forest floor continuously lift out of the glass. It’s a smooth, stunning wine, with taut, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity that lend great aging potential and energy. Absolutely stunning. Drink 2029–2044. Abv: 15%. (Sep 2023)"

100 points Luca Gardini:
"A cornerstone of the typology, we are in the southeastern region of the denomination, a stone’s throw from Castelnuovo dell’Abate. Rich nose, notes of red mulberry, then rosemary and touches of Peranzana olives. The taste is savory, with a return of red mulberry and iodine-officinal shades. (Oct 2023)"

97 pts Wine Advocate
The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso opens to a wide and all-encompassing bouquet with dried cherry or cherry pie with the crust, plum tart and rose potpourri. There are evident oak tones, but they fold into underbrush, grilled herb and the generous texture of this wine. Likewise, the 15% alcohol content also neatly disappears into the wine's fleshy fruit consistency. For sure, this is a wine that needs more bottle evolution in order to hone in on the silkiness and pretty freshness of such an important Sangiovese. Exactly 43,054 bottles were made along with about 1,000 larger formats.

97 points Aldo Fiordelli (Decanter):
"Aged in Slavonian oak for 36 months, Pianrosso is a selection from the self-titled vineyard: 11 hectares in the lower southeast of Montalcino. The grapes were harvested between 11 September and 4 October 2019, suggesting a classic vintage. It shines for its Earl Grey tea aroma combined with dark cherry, cinnamon, liquorice, and a floral bouquet. The fruit character is very dark and precise; gorgeous in this vintage. Full bodied, thick and velvety with firm, long yet integrated acidity, it tapers on the finish but this should be considered a signifier of its elegance. Alcohol 14.5%. Drinking Window: 2024-2034. (9/3/23)"

94+ pts Vinous
Pianrosso A nuanced delicate bouquet of dried strawberries roses hints of sweet spice and crushed rocks lifts up from the charming 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso. This is remarkably lifted yet juicy and energetic as ripe red berries and minerals cascade across the palate. It leaves a coating of violet-tinged florals along with persistent raspberry and cherry tones. The tannin management here is absolutely stunning as the Pianrosso finishes structured yet vividly fresh.