2016 Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva | Ciacci Piccolomini

"The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro is gorgeous, full stop. It shows an incredible level of Sangiovese purity and sharpness, and you taste the grape as if you were eating berries straight out of the vineyard. On top of that healthy and bright primary material, the wine layers on elegant aromas of spice, ferrous earth, balsam herb and red rose potpourri. The aromas meet with seamless integration and segue to ongoing depth and complexity offered to the palate. This Riserva is rather delicate in terms of mouthfeel; however, it is powerful and long, with high alcohol, polished tannins and a silky texture. A hint of sweet cherry mixed with menthol freshness pulls it together at the end."Monica Larner für Robert Parker

"Glorious aromas of flowers, nutmeg, dark berries, earth and black cherries follow through to a full body with ultra-fine tannins that are long and extremely polished. They go on for minutes. Reserved and shy still, due to its excellence. Give this four or five years to come around. Try after 2024." James Suckling

"Dark yet wonderfully perfumed, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro blossoms in the glass to present a bouquet of dried strawberries and roses complemented by hints of blood orange and clove. It shows the power and grace of a well-muscled dancer as a dense wave of ripe red and black fruits rushes across the palate, lifted by bright acidity, while leaving a mix of saline-minerals and grippy tannins toward the close. Though structured for the long haul, the 2016 maintains unexpected vibrancy, finishing with hints of plum and almond. This is simply stunning." Eric Guido für Antonio Galloni

"Both fluid and concentrated at once, this exudes cherry, black currant, violet and mineral aromas and flavors. Saturated with ripe fruit, this has beautifully integrated acidity and tannins, with a racy profile that drives the superlong finish. The tannins flex their muscles at the end yet remain refined. Best from 2024 through 2042." Wine Spectator

"Leuchtendes, sattes Granatrot. Sehr klare und intensive Nase, satt nach reifen Himbeeren, eingelegte Kirschen und im Hintergrund etwas Lakritze. Am Gaumen viel reife Frucht, zeigt griffiges Tannin, im Finale fester Druck, langer Nachhall nach Zwetschgen." Falstaff

"Verführerische Himbeernase, kokett untermalt von Noten von Blüten und Kräutern; facettenreiche Textur, die Säure belebend, die Tannine engmaschig und wunderschön, das Finale voller Schliff und Eleganz, die Fruchtnoten betören. Grosser Wein, der reifen kann." Vinum