Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino

Vintage: 2016

Cépage: Sangiovese (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 98 (RP); 98 (JS)

" The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso is a single-vineyard expression that draws its fruit from an 11.7-hectare parcel with moderately thick galestro soils with ancient marine material. This special site, awash under the brilliant light of a big, open sky, does indeed deliver a more pronounced mineral signature, with wild berry, rose and rosemary essence. This is a beautiful wine, taut and silky, with elegant tannins that will endure ambitious bottle aging."

Monica Larner (RP) - 11/20