100 points Luca Gardini (Nov 2025).
98 points James Suckling: "Enticing aromas of red cherries, dried strawberries and hints of plums, cedar, sandalwood and balsamic. Medium-bodied with a tight and rich center palate and a chewy and powerful finish. This needs time to come together and soften slightly. Best after 2029. (12/13/25)"
97 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Aromas of new leather, spiced black plum, violet and camphor unfold on the bold and beautiful 2021 Brunello Pianrosso. Combining power and restraint, the full-bodied palate delivers layers of ripe Morello cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and fine tobacco blend before a spiced orange zest close. Velvety, enveloping tannins provide seamless support. Drink: 2029–2041. (Nov 2025)"
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Dark and richly textured, this expression opens with ripe fruit nuances, sweet plum and baking spice. The Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso is unapologetic about ripeness and the more concentrated side of Sangiovese, a style reinforced by the warm growing conditions of the vintage and the naturally powerful Pianrosso site. There is so much richness and phenolic texture here that it recalls warm years such as 2017 or 2019. Drink: 2026-2042. (Jan 2026)"
95 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Ripe and decidedly solid on the palate, it displays notes of black cherries, plums, dates, wild strawberries, and orange juice. Plenty of pressed blueberries and cloves characterize the secondary aroma. Full body, bite-y tannins, and a finish with excellent progression. Better from 2029. (Oct 2025)"
94 points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Bright ruby-red. Perfumed, floral aromas of raspberry nectar, licorice and minerals. Bright strawberry and sweet pipe tobacco flavours show delightful inner-mouth perfume and excellent verve, thanks to vibrant acidity. Juicy and nicely creamy, this solidly structured, ripely tannic Brunello closes very long and is a very typical Pianrosso. I liked this much better than the tough, tannic 2021 Brunello from Ciacci. Drinking window: 2028-2038. (12/19/25)"
98 points James Suckling: "Enticing aromas of red cherries, dried strawberries and hints of plums, cedar, sandalwood and balsamic. Medium-bodied with a tight and rich center palate and a chewy and powerful finish. This needs time to come together and soften slightly. Best after 2029. (12/13/25)"
97 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Aromas of new leather, spiced black plum, violet and camphor unfold on the bold and beautiful 2021 Brunello Pianrosso. Combining power and restraint, the full-bodied palate delivers layers of ripe Morello cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and fine tobacco blend before a spiced orange zest close. Velvety, enveloping tannins provide seamless support. Drink: 2029–2041. (Nov 2025)"
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Dark and richly textured, this expression opens with ripe fruit nuances, sweet plum and baking spice. The Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso is unapologetic about ripeness and the more concentrated side of Sangiovese, a style reinforced by the warm growing conditions of the vintage and the naturally powerful Pianrosso site. There is so much richness and phenolic texture here that it recalls warm years such as 2017 or 2019. Drink: 2026-2042. (Jan 2026)"
95 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Ripe and decidedly solid on the palate, it displays notes of black cherries, plums, dates, wild strawberries, and orange juice. Plenty of pressed blueberries and cloves characterize the secondary aroma. Full body, bite-y tannins, and a finish with excellent progression. Better from 2029. (Oct 2025)"
94 points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Bright ruby-red. Perfumed, floral aromas of raspberry nectar, licorice and minerals. Bright strawberry and sweet pipe tobacco flavours show delightful inner-mouth perfume and excellent verve, thanks to vibrant acidity. Juicy and nicely creamy, this solidly structured, ripely tannic Brunello closes very long and is a very typical Pianrosso. I liked this much better than the tough, tannic 2021 Brunello from Ciacci. Drinking window: 2028-2038. (12/19/25)"
| Product SKU | 356704 |
| Producer | Ciacci Piccolomini |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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