Falstaff Magazine (97)- "Brilliant, lustrous ruby red. Refined on the nose, revealing ripe cherry fruit, sweetish fine wood, a hint of mint, blood orange, and candle wax. Beautiful freshness on the palate—juicy, with clear and well-defined fruit and well-integrated tannins—displaying a certain intensity; very elegant and refined."
WinesCritic.com (97)- "Wow! It captivates and enchants with a stunning sensory profile. Notes of cherry, currant, and pomegranate blend seamlessly with notes of jasmine, mandarin blossom, flint, and calamint. Full-bodied, with incredibly soft tannins of a silky quality, and a finish that thrills sip after sip. A faint sensation of warmth on the aftertaste brings it back down to earth, yet it certainly remains among the very best wines tasted. Best from 2027."
Wine Advocate (96)- "The Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro is generous in aromatic delivery, offering dark fruit nuances and layered complexity, yet it holds back on the palate, especially when tasted alongside the estate’s riper 2021 releases. That restraint is a defining feature of the 2020 growing season, which favored balance and clarity over muscle. The wine is powerful, to be sure, but its subtle definition and measured mouthfeel offer a clearer window into the inherent elegance of Sangiovese. 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."
