Ciacci Piccolomini d'Áragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2018 Doppelmagnum in 1er Holzkiste

Falstaff: Funkelndes, mitteldichtes Rubingranat. Fein gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach Waldhimbeeren, reifen, kleinen Zwetschken, etwas Kardamom und Rosenblätter. Rund und geschmeidig im Ansatz, zeigt viel süßen Schmelz, viel Himbeere, öffnet sich im hinteren Verlauf mit feinmaschigem, leicht griffigem Tannin, herzhaft, leichte Bitternote im Finale. 97/100 (2023)

Parker: A special single-vineyard wine with origins in one of the more remote, wild and beautiful corners of Montalcino, this is one of the true treats of the appellation. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso opens to a medium-rich appearance and vibrant color saturation. Sangiovese can lose its color quickly, but it remains beautifully intact here. Sweet cherry, redcurrant, spice, blue flower, balsam herb and orange peel are neatly woven together to create this balanced wine. Fruit is sourced from across a 11.7-hectare vineyard with schistous galestro soils. Production is 37,000 bottles. 96/100 (2023)

Wine Enthusiast: Comforting, classic Sangiovese aromas of vanilla, orange peel, cherry and cola on the nose transition onto a palate that levels up the sophistication with austere tannins and fiery acidity balanced by violet, cherry and more orange zest onto a coffee finish. 95/100 (2023)

Suckling: This is so complex, with lifting citrus and herb undertones to the blue and red berry fruit. Thyme, sage and lavender, with mocha and clove, too. Full-bodied, full of depth and intensity, with firm yet seamless tannins. Evolves to espresso. Balanced, powerful and very long. 97/100 (2023)