Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso Riserva 2015

100 points James Suckling: "The opulence of fruit and complexity of earth, meat, mushroom and cedar is breathtaking. It’s full-bodied, deep and powerful with so much intensity and depth. Chewy and layered, it goes on for minutes. Give it even more time. Try after 2023. (12/21/20)"

99 points Luca Gardini: "Another great interpretation from the Bianchini family, always from the well-known Vigna Pianrosso. Balsamic nose from cherry jam, a trace of eucalyptus. Salty closing of caper. Thick mouth with savoury tannins. At the end, a balsamic taste. (Oct 2020)"

97 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro is a fine and delicate wine that cleverly delivers the intensity of the vintage but without the heaviness or the ripeness. This wine holds back, just enough, to affirm its poised balance in terms of fruit richness, texture and tannic structure. It shows symmetry throughout. Dark cherry fruit, cassis, plum, lavender and campfire ash set the tone. The mouthfeel is thickly woven and generous, more so than the more linear and focused 2016 Brunello Pianrosso (that I preferred by a tiny margin). This special Riserva represents a 11,000-bottle production. Drink: 2024-2045. (Nov 2020)"

97 points/'Cellar Selection,' Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "Fragrant, full bodied and refined, this opens with aromas of new leather vanilla, baked plum and camphor. The palate shows an enviable combination of structure, finesse and length, doling out raspberry jam, ripe black cherry, vanilla and licorice enveloped in firm, refined tannins. Alcohol 15%. (May 2021)"