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Prodotti

Raro stile italiano

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
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Vigneti:

I vigneti sono situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese.

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere per un periodo prolungato, seguito da un ulteriore affinamento in bottiglia.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
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CAPSULA
ALU 41
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
Verifica le regole del tuo comune

Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
Verifica le regole del tuo comune

Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

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BOTTIGLIA
GL71
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TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 75 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
Verifica le regole del tuo comune

Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 85 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 85 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
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CAPSULA
ALU 41
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 85 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 85 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
Verifica le regole del tuo comune

Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 85 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 85 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 85 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
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Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 85 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
Verifica le regole del tuo comune

Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 85 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020." 

Decreto Rifiuti
BOTTIGLIA
GL71
VETRO
TAPPO SUGHERO
FOR 51
VERIFICA NEL TUO COMUNE
CAPSULA
ALU 41
METALLO
RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA
Verifica le regole del tuo comune

Vigneti:

8 ettari circa, situati in terreni di medio impasto e galestro, di origine eocenica tra i 240 e i 360 metri s.l.m. dove vengono selezionate le migliori uve per questo Brunello di Montalcino annata.

Vitigno:

100% Sangiovese

Vinificazione, fermentazione ed affinamento:

In recipienti di acciaio inox e vasche di cemento vetrificate a temperatura controllata tramite camicie di raffreddamento e piastre ad immersione.

Invecchiamento:

In botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20 a 85 hl superiore a 2 anni, seguito da un affinamento in bottiglia superiore a 8 mesi.

Colore:

Rosso rubino tendente al granato.

Caratteristiche Organolettiche:

Note di frutta a bacca rossa sono avvolte da una leggera speziatura; al gusto è caldo, abbastanza morbido e molto equilibrato. Vino di corpo con tannini moderatamente pronunciati e lunga persistenza gusto-olfattiva.

Servizio:

Stappare un’ora prima della mescita e servire a 18°C in calice di cristallo a forma "ballon". Le bottiglie vanno conservate al buio, distese, al fresco e senza sbalzi di temperatura.

Abbinamento gastronomico:

Ideale con cacciagione arrosto o in umido e con primi piatti con condimento a base delle stesse carni. Ottimo anche con formaggi stagionati.

Note tecniche:

Le bottiglie sono tutelate grazie ad un ologramma anticontraffazione sulla capsula.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

94/100

"Though dense and rich, this red is also sleekly proportioned and harmonious. The cherry, raspberry, licorice, earth and tobacco flavors meld with the solid structure. Offers fine length and complexity that increases with aeration. Best from 2014 through 2025. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

"Tight and sinewy, with eucalyptus, cherry, spice and tobacco flavors. The tannins lock this down for now, but the energy and balance persist, showing fine length. Best from 2018 through 2032. 4,166 cases made."  - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a very beautiful wine that shows a fraction of good things to come. Very fruit-driven at the moment, it should flesh out further with time. Evident fruit underlines the warm growing conditions of this vintage. You get dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry and plum. The bouquet doesn't feel overripe per se, but you definitely get a taste of the warm growing season. Delve deeper, and this Brunello begins to reveal spice, herb, cola, tar and black licorice. These elements form the base of the wine's budding complexity. As nice as this wine is to drink now, I look forward to trying it five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

90/100

"Offers black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla. Full bodied, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made."- B.S.                                                                                   

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

88/100

"Very attractive plum aromas, with hints of dried flowers and cedar, follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. A lovely wine for early drinking. Drink now. 3,850 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Prune, tar and dried spices on the nose follow through to a medium-to-full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Outstanding for the vintage. Needs a little bottle age to soften. Best after 2012. 3,250 cases made.                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

"A seductive style, featuring fragrant floral, raspberry, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Firm tannins sweep in on the finish, which is tight and unyielding now. It's all there, just needs time. Best from 2013 through 2025. 3,750 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

91/100

"Cherry, leather, wild herb and underbrush flavors highlight this juicy red. On the lean side, but the vibrant acidity keeps this focused and fresh, extending the woodsy spice and tobacco elements on the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. 5,850 cases made."  –B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Another wonderful showing in 2010 is the Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona. This is pure, elegant and refined, bursting with fresh dark cherries and plums followed by spring floral, aged balsamic, wet stones with hints of red licorice. Full-bodied with excellent balance, supported by a gorgeous silky texture and a lovely inner sweetness from the ripe tannins, which carries through to the long, pretty finish. This is quite open, even at the early stage and looks as if it will be accessible immediately, however should also age nicely over the next decade. (Best 2016-2030)"                             

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"Very perfumed with flower, truffle, light wet earth and cherry character. Full body and full integrated ripe tannins and caresses your palate. Very fine and pretty. Slight soya undertone. Succulent and enticing. You want to drink this. Better in 2016."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1997

96/100

"The terrific 1997 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a staggering aromatic profile of soy sauce, roasted meats, dried herbs, jammy black and red fruits, and Asian spices. This full-bodied, superbly concentrated, layered, multidimensional Brunello is the kind of wine one expects from such a renowned region, but so rarely receives. This beauty should drink well young yet evolve effortlessly for 15+ years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

92/100

"The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals sweet, open aromatics that meld seamlessly into a perfumed core of ripe red fruits. This is one of the more intensely scented, fruit-driven Brunellos of the vintage. The wine reveals superior density and richness in an engaging style. The softness of the tannins makes the wine accessible even today, yet the flavor profile is decidedly youthful. Readers looking for a measure of tertiary development will need to give the wine a few years in bottle. This bottling is made from the estate’s youngest vines. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

92/100

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully plump and juicy in its expressive red fruit. Floral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of lift and proportion. Though not as explosive as the 2004, the 2005 Brunello di Montalcino offers outstanding persistence on the palate and a long, generous finish. This is a terrific effort from Ciacci. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

90/100

"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is an attractive entry-level wine. Dark red berries, crushed flowers, licorice and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from this fleshy, mid-weight offering. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the ripe side of the spectrum in the racy 2006, but the intensity of the fruit covers the tannins nicely, making this an attractive wine for near-term pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

94/100

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino represents a return to the traditional values of Montalcino. The bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam herb, licorice and soy sauce. Those kinds of aromas make Brunello such a wonderful wine and thankfully you get them in abundance here. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close is long, fine and polished. I look forward to retasting this bottle five years from now." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

Fruity aromas of cassis, blackberry and cherry jams. The mouth, the fruity components makes it more alcoholic, accompanied by notes of oak and sweet-savory spices. A balsamic finish lightens the sip, giving it dynamism. Flavourfull tannins, already well blended. 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate enjoys a beautiful and huge expanse of vineyards at the back of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate village, where the downward slope of the hamlet meets the Orcia River, which delineates the appellation border. The estate's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers lovely harmony and elegance. The wine's taste profile follows the soft contours and beautiful horizons that characterize this beautiful part of Tuscany. The mouthfeel is medium-weight but carefully balanced with just enough acidity to add brightness. It shows just enough backbone to guarantee staying power and longevity. That said, the tannins are carefully integrated into the delicate fiber of the wine. This is no doubt one of the most graceful Brunellos to emerge from the 2015 vintage. Some 74,500 bottles were released in January 2020.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

86/100

"Shows mineral and berry character, with hints of blackberry and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, with a firm yet silky texture. One of the best of the vintage. Drink now. 3,300 cases made. " - B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"A floral- and red berry-scented version, with delicate flavors of strawberry and currant. Reticent now, featuring bright acidity and a slightly dry ending. Best from 2016 through 2027. 3,750 cases made."  -B.S.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

90/100

"A nose of ripe cherry, strawberry and floral aromas introduces this juicy, firmly tannic red. More expressive on the palate, staying balanced and long despite the tight finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 4,580 cases made." - B.S.                                                                                                    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

"The 2011 Brunello Brunello di Montalcino is a valiant effort from Paolo Bianchini in this vintage. As this Brunello slowly opens it releases aromas of ripe cherries and plums which come together with dried spices and leather along with an underlying hint of earthy mushrooms. This is a beautifully made, classic style Brunello which is well structured with a gorgeous silky texture leading into the long, sleek finish. If approaching early allow some significant air, but allowing this to continue to develop with a few more years of additional bottle age would be ideal. (Best 2019-2026)."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

BRONZE MEDAL

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A bit of a garnet rim here. Fresher and juicier than expected, with rich, luscious peppery, red berry and underbrush flavours. Intense berry fruit flavours and aromatic, spicy notes. Poised and long. Drink 2016-2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

90/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2000

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1999

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

90/100

"A solid red, with silky tannins and mineral, berry and lightly toasted oak. Full and rich. Lovely now, but better in 2012."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

92/100

"Lots of fresh mushroom, with dark fruits on the nose. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Balanced and attractive. Slightly chewy now. Better in 2015."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

91/100

 "Irony mineral nose with notes of coffee and juniper. Full and quite broad on palate with slightly rustic tannins. Some potential but needs time to find its harmony. Better in 2014."    

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

"This is savory and fruity with a full body of fruit and spicy, dried-berry and fig character. Round-textured, with lightly chewy tannins. A year of bottle age will improve it even more: try in 2015."        

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

87/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2006

92+/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1996

92/100

"Ciacci's 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section, it should drink well for 12-15 years." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1998

90/100

"The 1998 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits a soft, supple, elegant, sweet nose of underbrush, licorice, jammy currants and cherries, spice box, and tobacco. Medium-bodied and luscious, this sexy, kinky Brunello will drink well for 5-10 years."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

91/100

"The estate’s medium-bodied 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is made in an accessible, forward style. Dark cherries, tobacco, earthiness and tar nuances all flow from the glass in this poised, feminine expression of Sangiovese from the southern part of Montalcino. The wine shows outstanding persistence and a pretty note of freshness that rounds out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Proprietor Paolo Bianchini is upbeat about his 2003 Brunellos. It is the first vintage in which he had the tools to perform a cold soak, which he feels was especially critical in preserving as much freshness as possible in the wines. For the Brunellos, fermentation and maceration lasted several weeks and the wines were aged in cask."

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2007

90/100

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with black cherries, plums, tobacco, spices and licorice. In 2007 the Brunello is especially dark and muscular for the vintage. The warmth of the year plus the estate’s search to make a Brunello that is more approachable in both price and early appeal comes through in spades. The 2007 is a bit bombastic today, but it should settle down with another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

89/100

"Paolo Bianchini’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a plump and immediate wine with dark fruit tendencies, a bold appearance and sweet fragrances of blackberry and chewing tobacco. The body is medium in feel but should gain some volume as the wine continues its bottle evolution. The Tuscan sunshine cuts straight through this wine with soft tannins and a fruity, approachable style. Two and a half years of barrel aging follows fermentation in stainless steel. Drink: 2015-2020." 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2002

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2003

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2004

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

94/100

Wow. I love the texture and beauty of this young Brunello. Medium to full body with a dense and tightly compacted palate. Dried cherry light cedar and chocolate. It goes on for minutes. Gorgeous now. Excellent acid fruit balance, but will improve with age.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

94/100

The aromas of wet earth, sliced mushroom and blueberry are very pretty. Full body, firm tannins. Structured and firm. Excellent. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink now or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

95/100

Dark spice, ripe berry, forest floor, Mediterranean brush and new leather aromas lead the nose on this powerfully structured wine. On the full-bodied palate, baking spice, licorice and pipe tobacco notes accent a juicy black cherry core while firm, velvety tannins provide the framework. Drink 2020–2030.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti. Rubino tendente al granato, olfatto classico su note di erbe medicinali, ciliegia, mora e un tocco balsamico. Fase gustativa elegante e armonica con il tannino giovanile che non scalpita. La beva ha così una buona progressione e il finale è saporito e persistente.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

93/100

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully finessed and elegant wine. It offers a very pleasing sense of balance in which no one characteristic overpowers the next. A dark ruby appearance gives the wine an open and inviting personality. The bouquet produces a subtle medley of wild berry, blueberry, underbrush and toasted almond aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, but it also shows polished and silky persistence. If you don't have the patience to wait, it tastes great even at this early stage. By Monica Larner

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

16,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

91/100

A tight, leafy, balsamic style, delivering strawberry, cherry, underbrush, wild sage, tobacco and iron flavors.Though tannic, this is more fluid than its peers, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2021 through 2033.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

★★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

3 viti

Veste rubino con riflessi granato. Naso ricco incentrato su polpa di ciliegie, ribes rosso, smalto, catrame, rosa appassita, cenni boisé, vaniglia, sottobosco, incenso e cioccolato fondente. Protagonista al gusto un tannino elegante che spalleggia l'acidità; buona progressione con gradevole ritorno di frutta e tartufo. Riposa per 24 mesi in botte grande, seguiti da 8 mesi in bottiglia. Fagiana lardellata al tartufo nero.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2009

3 viti

Rubino compatto trasparente e di buona consistenza. Al naso si riconoscono sensazioni di rosa, viola e mora di rovo, con accenni balsamici, speziatura di cannella e caffè appena tostato. In bocca è solido e austero. La struttura si deve ancora assestare e lo farà sicuramente se si saprà conservare la bottiglia ancora qualche anno. Persistenza media con finale fruttato. Matura in rovere da 50 ettolitri per 24 mesi. Petto di piccione in casseruola.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Aromas of light coffee, plum and cherry follow through to a full body with a wealth of dried fruit and hints of figs. Drink or hold.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

94/100

This wine initially comes off as more somber, brooding and dark in personalty. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino takes a few moments in the glass before its starts to relax and grow in volume and context. Before long, opulent tones of black fruit, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine is elegantly tempered and finessed on the close.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

95/100

Underbrush, tobacco, ripe berry and balsamic aromas abound in this delicious red. Smooth, fullbodied and savory, the succulent palate doles out Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and white pepper. It’s well balanced, with firm yet refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2033. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Bright red. The fresh, clean, perfumed nose hints at red cherry and blood orange. Then sweet and supple on the palate, but with a lively mouthfeel to the red fruit and underbrush flavors thanks to harmonious, vibrant acidity. Has much more midpalate flesh to support its acidity than some other less successful 2013 Brunellos, all of which are made in a similar high-acid style typical of the vintage. Finishes broad, savory and nicely persistent. This 2013 from Ciacci Piccolomini is made in a much cooler-climate style than is usual for this producer. -

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

96/100

Exuding cherry, strawberry, floral and tobacco aromas and flavors, this effusive, fruity style is bright and elegant, with terrific harmony and a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a mineral impression. Very compelling. Best from 2020 through 2036. 3,500 cases made. – B.S.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

90/100

Da uve sangiovese, maturato in botti per due anni. Rubino tendente al granato, estremamente classico all'olfatto con erbe officinali e sottobosco estivo, un tocco di tabacco e infine il ricordo di ciliegia. Fase gustativa giovanile un po' sul tannino ma comunque progressiva ed intensa.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

3 viti e mezzo

Manto granato luminoso, di grande trasparenza. In prima battuta presenta al nasotimidi riconoscimenti di cipria, incenso e prugna, allargandosi poi nel calice con richiami variegati che vanno dal mirtillo in confettura alla ciliegia sotto spirito, dal tabacco biondo alla foglia di tè e al bergamotto. L'ingresso in bocca è netto e deciso, centrato sull'acidità e sul tannino, già ben levigato. una lunga progressione gustativa chiude con richiami di arancia rossa. Matura in legno grande per 24 mesi e affina per un anno in bottiglia. Papero in umido.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

tre stelle rosse - 93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

Granato luminoso. Incipit di macchia mediterranea, mirto, alloro, bacche di ginepro, fiori di lavanda, accenti di pepe rosa e incenso, con un ampio respiro balsamico in sottofondo. In bocca è armonioso, appagante, dotato di perfetto bilanciamento tra abbraccio calorico e trama tannica, imponente ma vellutata; lunga chiusura siglata da una scia sapida e da piacevoli ritorni di menta e agrumi. Oltre due anni in botti di rovere di Slavonia da 20-75 hl.
Abbinamento: Filetto di maiale in crosta di erbe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92+/100

Like the other wines I tasted from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona this year, I am surprised by the soft ripeness achieved in the 2014 Brunello di Montalcino. This was a cool and soggy vintage so those dark and sweet fruit flavors are counterintuitive. However, they elevate the wine to a higher intensity threshold and a more profound flavor profile. The wine offers enough crisp acidity and tannic firmness to hold it tightly together at this young stage in its lifespan. Some 60,000 bottles were released. (2020 - 2030)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

16/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

93/100

This is a rich Sangiovese in a vibrant, passionate version, like a Foscolo poem. Its nose is intensely iodated, enveloping the spirit of cherries and caper blush fruit. Its mouth reveals fustian flavours and is also full-bodied, whereas its finish is capable to be not only clear-cut and dry, but also persistent. Absolutely great.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

There’s a handy array of quite ripe red-berry and cherry aromas here that lead to a palate that has attractive red cherries with soft, earthy nuances and fine, chalky tannins. Drink now.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2013

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2012

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2011

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2010

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2005

89/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

90+/100

Full red-ruby. Deep aromas of dark red cherry, blackberry, licorice, shoe polish, and fresh herbs. Enters big and tannic, with rich dark fruit and herb flavors, but not especially graceful and loaded with currently youthful but also harsh tannins. Clearly not as deep or as well balanced as the best recent vintages of this wine (given the challenging vintage) but closes long with repeating plum and dark berry flavors. This wine’s tannins certainly call for some patience but should come around as there’s enough fruit lurking beneath that tannic cloak. --- Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

95/100

Editors' Choice
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant, full-bodied red opens with enticing scents of ripe black-skinned fruit,iris,cake spice and a whiff of camphor. In the linear yet delicious palate,elegant tannins and bright acidity support succulent black cherry, plum and licorice before a lingering tobacco finish. Drink 2021-2029. Indigenous Selections – K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

88/100

This red hints at plum, raspberry and fruitcake flavors, reminiscent of a light-weight Châteauneuf-du-Pape, complete with dusty tannins. The profile is leaner, however, and the tannins are assertive. Best from 2021 through 2032. 3,333 cases made, 1,750 cases imported.–BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

1 cuore <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

98/100

Extremely perfumed and decadent with dried flowers and spices and fresh mushrooms. Cherries, too. Full body. Solid core of fruit, yet ever so fine tannins. Goes on for minutes. Such beautifully crafted tannins. Drink after 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

91/100

Da uve sangiovese. Matura 36 mesi in botti da 30 hl. Rubino con tendenze granate. Olfatto molto classico su note scure, sottobosco, tabacco e cuoio. Trama gustativa fitta, progressiva, con un tannino scalpitante e un finale saporito, salato, leggermente evolutivo.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Manto granato. Impatto di felce, humus, terra bagnata, corteccia di china, pot-pourri, accenni di anguria, tabacco, scatola da sigari, liquirizia, delicati refoli di canfora, ghisa e spezie in sottofondo. Identità gustativa segnata da un importante morso tannico e da una solida spina dorsale fresco-sapida; persistenti ritorni in cui si alternano balsamicità, sensazioni agrumate e una delicata vena liquiriziosa. Oltre due anni in botte grande (20-75 hl).

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Di elevato profilo sensoriale un rosso scarico nel colore che dona immenso piacere grazie alle mille sfumature nel calice. Delicato nella presenza di petali di rosa, fiori di ibisco, lavanda e ciliegia disidratata. Si arricchisce ulteriormente con note agrumate in sottofondo. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di qualità imperiale ben estratti e sartoriali ed un finale morbido ed avvolgente che dona piacere immediato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

92/100

Sentori di prugna rossa, lamponi e ribes. Pietra bianca in sottofondo. Corpo medio, tannino dolce ed un finale semplice, ma armonico. Buono ora.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

15/20

Tasted blind. Mild ruby with orange tinges, already showing development. Sweetly perfumed and ripe nose with a hint of autumn leaves and what looks like oak. Soft fruit palate with mellow notes, but becomes rather tannic on the finish. Already looking older thant it is and lacking a little in vibrancy (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

95/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

2 cuori <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Dark red. Notes of iodine, five spice mix and cloves complement ripe red cherry on the nose and in the mouth. Long smooth finish. - Ian D'Agata

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

87/100

The Ciacci Piccolomini estate was a (very generous) bequest from the Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona to Giuseppe Bianchini, who steadfastly managed this 200ha property for years. Since Bianchini's passing in 2004, his children Paolo and Lucia have carried on his stewardship. Both the brick-garnet hue and aromas of potpourri, beef stock and tobacco are rather advanced. While this doesn't lack for tannins on the palate, they are at odds with the soft, developed fruit. The result of a warm site in a warm vintage?
Drinking Window 2020 – 2024

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

94/100

Distinctly salty, this red features cherry, strawberry, juniper, thyme and tobacco flavors. Tightly wound and energetic, with fine balance and a lingering, resonant aftertaste. Complex and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2042. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

97/100

Editors' Choice

Enticing aromas of ripe wild berry, iris, camphor and sunbaked soil take shape in the glass. Full bodied and enveloping, the smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and tobacco while firm velvety tannins provide support. It boasts concentration and structure but also balance, thanks to the fruit richness and freshness. Drink 2023–2030. - Kerin O'Keefe

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95/100

Lots of red and blue fruit to this, evolving into wet leaves, freshly turned soil and brewed tea. Light herbal notes. Sweet cherries, too. It's full bodied with silky, firm tannins. More minerality and tea notes on the finish. Elegant and driven. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

96/100

Wow, iconico esprime bellezza e precisione d’esecuzione nelle note di ibisco, gerani in fiore, ribes e melograno. La matrice secondaria si tinge di fiori di limone e buccia di mandarino. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini di egregia qualità morbidi ed integrati ed un finale succoso e centrato. Meglio dal 2021.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona places savory herbs, exotic spice and earth tones above ripeness of fruit. It’s decidedly dark and brooding on the nose, lifted by hints of fresh-picked mint and sage. There are depths of velvety textures in the mouth, offset by a tactile mix of tart wild berries, minerals and zesty acidity which adds vibrancy in spite of the tannic heft and primary intensity found here. The 2016 finishes with a monolithic feel, still wound up tightly in its youthful state but also promising many years of positive evolution in our cellars. This is gorgeous and a great value for age-worthy Brunello. Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

95+/100

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (with 56,000 bottles made) shows bold cherry, spice, crushed stone and balsam herb that come together in seamless fashion. This estate has honed a unique style that becomes a common theme traced to each new vintage. I'd describe it as delicate but also succulent with a rich and almost pulpy quality of fruit. The wine is fueled by the golden light that hits this part of Tuscany in those last hours of the day. Here is a wine that shows spirit of place.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

92/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2015

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2014

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

97/100

Cellar Selection
Red-berry, wild-rose, crushed mint and dark-spice aromas are front and center on this fragrant red. The full-bodied palate is concentrated but also boasts finesse, offering layers of raspberry jam, smooth licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of enveloping, velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the succulent fruit stands up to it. Drink 2024–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

In southern Montalcino, the expansive Ciacci Piccolomini property is characterised by warm, perfumed afternoon breezes coming in from the Mediterranean. The wines are typically headily scented and generous in alcohol, as is the case in 2016; however, I find much more freshness and focus than in the 2015s. Aromas include sun-kissed cherry and raspberry with red rose, tobacco, sage and thyme. Light on its feet with grainy tannins that dissolve easily, this is almost ready to drink. An amaro-like finish persists and stimulates the appetite.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2030
Tasted by Michaela Morris

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

93/100

Light on its feet, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, earth, menthol and Tuscan scrub flavors. Shows a firm underlying structure, with a fresh and focused finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 3,333 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

3 cuori <3 <3 <3

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Aromas of cedar, berry, mushroom and burnt orange follow through to a full body with medium, chewy tannins and a fluid, flavorful finish. Not overdone. Drink after 2023.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Even in troubled vintages highlights the great craftsmanship of home. Nice fruit tension to the nose, blackcurrant, salty touches of caper, then laurel and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has density and tension, sapid tannins and a fruity finish.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

91/100

A pretty and fruit-forward display of ripe cherries, minty herbs and sweet smoke wafts up from the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino. This impresses further with a juicy, fun mix of bright red berries and confectionary spices motivated by vibrant acidity. Hints of plum and licorice linger long over a slightly gruff coating of tannins, yet in the end, balance is nicely maintained. Well done. -- Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

94/100

Warm and enveloping in its mature profile showing mixed notes reminiscent of red prunes, camphor, mandarin rind, hawthorn, chamomile and bergamot. Full bodied, fine grain tannins of incredible workmanship and a voluminous finale, admirably projected in its length and distension. Better from 2022.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2016

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

97/100

Editors' Choice
This delicious, bold red offers inviting aromas of fragrant blue flowers, spiced plum, forest floor and pipe tobacco. Full and enveloping in feel, it delivers a great depth of juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and baking spice flavors framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2025–2032. Indigenous Selections. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Generous, layered and rich, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2017 Brunello di Montalcino shows the generous fruit and deep layering that identifies this vintage. It also delivers a powerful 15% alcohol. This edition (with 69,000 bottles made) shows a bright note of sweet cherry that features strongly both on the bouquet and the palate. The wine shows lots of soft fruit with almond, spice and wild rose. From a hot and dry vintage, this Brunello is probably best suited to a near or medium-term drinking window.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Rich and lively, exuding cherry, plum and blackberry fruit, with accents of earth and underbrush. Harmonious and accessible now, with fine length and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2024 through 2040. 5,750 cases made, 1,050 cases imported. — BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

★★★

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

15,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

17,5/20

Verlockende Nase mit Noten von Steinobst und Karamell, auch Kräutern; im Mund saftig, die Tannine punktgenau, die Säure vif, das geschmeidige Finale gut ausbalanciert. Überzeugt mit Kraft und Frische.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

Aperto al naso mostra note di fragole, prugne secche, terra bagnata, datteri e funghi trifolati. Corpo medio, tannini rotondi ed un finale di piacevole bevibilità. Meglio dal 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

96/100

The ‘basis’ of Ciacci Piccolomini house, another excellence of this winery. Great tension to the nose, red currant, nuances of laurel and eucalyptus. Juiciness and tension to the palate, brackish tannins, fruity-balsamic return on the closure.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2017

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Macchia, carrube, elicriso e ligustro, candore vanigliato e spezia fine, sorso di rara piacevolezza in questa annata.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

95/100

Roasted herbs, walnuts, olives, dried cherries and balsamic on the nose with a touch of leather and sage. It’s full-bodied with firm, finely-knit tannins. Creamy and so well integrated with depth and class. Try after 2024.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

97/100

Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. Drink 2026–2038. 14.5% abv. Kerin O’Keefe November 2022 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

92/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and brooding, taking its time to blow off a whiff of mocha before opening up with a mix of dried red fruits,cloves and rosemary. This is surprisingly pure and lifted in style while maintaining elegance, as ripe red and black fruits cascade across a core of vibrant acidity. The 2018 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension,as fine-grained tannins penetrate deeply, and hints of tart wild berry and a dusting of cocoa slowly fade. – Eric Guido

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

16/20

Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Balsamic and ripe on the nose and with generous, ripe, sweet fruit on the palate. Easy to like and completely ready now. (WS)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino turns out beautiful results if you choose to drink the wine now, or if you opt to age it a little longer. It offers immediate intensity and complexity with a prelude of red and purple berry fruits that follow to tarry spice, campfire ash, licorice and rusty nail. Those savoy tones are well measured against the wine's elegant, mid-weight finish. And the tannins are integrated seamlessly. The winemaking team has worked well in a challenging vintage. This is a large production of 80,000 bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

18+/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

94/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2018

93/100

Dense and brooding, revealing plum, cherry, earth, menthol and tobacco flavors. On the austere side today, with buried fruit and dominant tannins, yet this has fine equilibrium and extended length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 4,833 cases made, 2,383 cases imported. - BS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Sour cherries with stone and bark undertones to the aromas. Medium body, firm tannins and a long, linear finish that ends tight. But this will soften with some age. Subtle bark and dried mushroom character at the end. Drink after 2025, but already pretty.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

94/100

Leggermente polveroso al naso mostra note di cipria, talco, gesso sbriciolato, buccia di limone, mandarini verdi e foglie di tè verde. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini soffici di ottima qualità ed un finale composto di notevole succosità e piacevolezza. Meglio dal 2026.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

98/100

The 2019 straight Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is a beauty, starting with its heady scents of red berry, dog rose, spice and Mediterranean scrub. Full-bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth palate delivers juicy red cherry, cracked peppercorn and licorice alongside tightly-woven, refined tannins. Juicy acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2027–2039. Kerin O’Keefe September 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

97+/100

A compact Brunello from Ciacci Piccolomini. The olfaction opens on notes of cranberry, then marjoram and hints of eucalyptus. Juicy and taut drinkability, sapid tannins, closes with a return of small fruits and balsamic sensations.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

95/100

There's no mistaking this wine for anything but Brunello. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful continuity, crescendoing on the nose and palate in synchronicity. There are aromas of grilled watermelon, red cherry, garden herb and violet, and there is a charred note that recalls the toasted oak. The bouquet balances out beautifully, but you do get considerably more power on the palate thanks to the oomph of 15% alcohol and young tannins that get under your gums. Give this wine a few more years of bottle age. Production is 66,915 bottles in addition to 4,500 smaller formats.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

BEST BUY
Duftet nach Beeren und Kräutern; gefällt mit seinem kompakten Auftritt im Mund, die perfekt austarierten Tannine in Balance mit der belebenden Säure, lang. Charaktervoller Tropfen voller Präzision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

18,5/20

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2019

96/100

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
2008

89/100

"Bianchini has done a terrific job with the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino. Sweet floral notes meld into dark cherries, cloves and leather. A bold, fruit-driven Brunello, the 2008 impresses for its balance and sensual, inviting personality. This is not a shy wine by any means. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020."