James Suckling (98)- "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."
Wine Advocate (95)- "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. The tannins are soft. Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a historic, organically farmed estate in Montalcino. The property extends across approximately 195 hectares, including 50 hectares of vineyards and 30 hectares of olive groves. The vineyards are planted primarily to Sangiovese and are situated between 240 and 360 meters in elevation in the warmer southern part of the denomination. Soils are predominantly galestro schist with Eocene-era clay components, contributing structure and mineral definition to the wines. Recent releases, particularly from the 2021 vintage, show ripe and rich flavor profiles."
WinesCritic.com (95)- "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."
