Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso Riserva 2019

99 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Balsamic aromas of camphor mingle with dark spice, mature wild berry, menthol, leather and underbrush on the compelling 2019 Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina D’Oro Riserva. Full-bodied and boasting weightless concentration and finesse, the structured, savory palate unfolds to reveal juicy Morello cherry, fruitcake, blood orange, cinnamon and licorice accompanied by a backbone of tightly woven, crushed velvet tannins that give the finish grip. Fresh acidity keeps it energized and lends intensity. A fantastic wine that will offer years of pleasure. Drink 2031–2044. Abv: 15%. (Nov 2024)"

99 points James Suckling: "Wow. The ripe yet fresh aromas are so alluring and compelling, showing plums, cedar, rose petals and hints of leather. Full-bodied yet framed and tensioned with fantastic length and intensity. Polished tannins are powerful but reserved, showing great presence and character. This is a monumental wine in many senses of the word. One for the cellar. (12/12/24)"

98 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Legendary in its sensorial profile, it shows a solid presence of red fruits well blended with captivating dusty and scratchy nuances of graphite, mandarin peel, chopped cedar and marjoram. There's more in the background with notes of camphor, jasmine and karkadè. Full body, savory and slender in the sip it shows fullness, harmony and depth. Better from 2027. (Oct 2024)"

95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "I have not seen this wine in a few years. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro offers a darkly concentrated approach with a bouquet built upon black fruit intensity, spice, earth and cured tobacco. I find the approach quite robust and heavy-handed. This vintage is especially concentrated and best recommended to those looking for this hearty style. The tannins come with a hint of dryness. Production is 18,600 bottles with some larger formats. Drink: 2025-2040. (11/21/24)"

94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "[$150 list] Dark, brooding and potent, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro Riserva is a force to be reckoned with. It launches from the glass with a burst of crushed blackberries, plums and exotic spices, further complicated by dried orange peels and cedar shavings. Velvety and weighty, this floods the palate with rich and enveloping textures. This retains a core of tantalizing and stabilizing acidity, with ripe red and black fruits that drench the senses. The 2019 tapers off with dramatic length and structure, leaving a framework of sweet tannins and resonance of salted licorice and mocha that lingers on. Drink: 2028-2038. (Nov 2024)"