Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2020 3L

98 points Luca Gardini: "Vineyard of the same name, located in the south-eastern quadrant of the appellation, vinified in stainless steel and glass cement tanks, aged in oak, notes of cornflower, then hints of rosemary and caper under salt, salty sip, with return of small fruits and officinal references. (Oct 2024)"

98 points James Suckling: "Intense, vibrant aromas of strawberries and raspberries, together with cola and flowery notes. Milk and mint nuances, too. Shows a lot of licorice elegance and blood-orange freshness on both the nose and palate with firm, velvety tannins and well-packed, brilliant acidity and a polished finish. Good aftertaste and amazing potential. Very classic. Drinkable now, but best from 2025. (9/25/24)"

96 points WinesCritic: "Dark and deep on the nose it shows notes of incense, sandalwood, cumin, black tea leaves, dates, bergamot, cinchona and black pepper. Many shades of pink pepper, juniper berries, sage, bay leaves, ginseng root, chamomile and broom describe the secondary scene. Full body, fresh and balsamic in the sip, it shows perfectly ripe and polymerized tannins and a disarming beauty of sip. How beautiful. Drink now or grow old. (Oct 2024)"

95 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Bold and concentrated, the 2020 Pianrosso offers pronounced aromas of dark spice, camphor, dried herb, citrus and wild berry that mingle with new leather. On the powerfully built, savory palate, tightly woven, close-grained tannins envelop liquor-soaked cherry, orange peel, licorice and tobacco before closing on a note recalling almond liqueur. Fresh acidity keeps it lifted. Drink 2029–2036. Abv: 15.5%. (Nov 2024)"

94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "[$95 list] Freshly split pine, tobacco and stone dust gives way to dried strawberries and mint nuances as the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso slowly blossoms in the glass. Silken and serene, this excels through its acidity, cool-toned and fresh, enlivening the 2020s core of rich wild berry fruits. Hints of blood orange add further gravitas as it finishes with a surprisingly juicy character, leaving edgy tannins and a pleasantly bitter concentration. This wild child will require cellaring to come fully into focus, yet I'm incredibly excited to revisit it in another three to five years. Drink: 2028-2038. (Nov 2024)"

94 points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Good medium-deep red. Red cherry, crystallized redcurrant, licorice and menthol aromas are nicely complicated by a syrupy element. Then showcases candied flower nuances in the mouth, boasting good inner-mouth perfume to the flavors of sour cherry, licorice and sweet spices. Much deeper, spicier and more tannic than the regular 2020 Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona. Drinking window: 2028-2038. (Dec 2024)"

93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso (with 43,000 bottles made along with some larger formats) is a little overdone in my opinion in terms of ripeness and its powerful 15.5% alcoholic content. The bouquet reveals dark fruit aromas, cherry liqueur, brandied plum and sweet crème de cassis. This is a thickly grained Brunello with a soft, richly textured core. I recommend a medium-term drinking window, although that touch of tannic astringency might never fully integrate. (11/21/24)"