The estate has been enjoying international success for their powerful - but elegant and expressive - wines. While the noble Ciacci-Piccolomini d'Aragona family set the stage for fine winemaking, events took a fortuitous turn in 1985 when the countess Elda Ciacci left everything to the estate manager, Giuseppe Bianchini! Having farmed the land himself for years, he knew the Pianrosso vineyard to be exceptional enough for its own bottling. He was right! When his children took over in 2004, they didn't miss a beat, helping make the Pianrosso bottling an icon of modern Brunello.
Representing its home in the warm hills of southern Montalcino, near the town of Castelnuovo dell'Abate, the Pianrosso Brunello shows the full-bodied, richly-textured side to Sangiovese. What really distinguishes the wine, though, are the vivid aromas, core of fine mineral sensations, and elegant textures throughout. You get a mouthwatering rush of aromas and flavors like vibrant raspberry liqueur and juicy cherry set against refreshing aromatic herbs; warm spices contrasting with colorful florals; and smoldering, earthy, woodsy, leather and coffee background notes.
JAMES SUCKLING 98 POINTS - "Enticing aromas of red cherries, dried strawberries and hints of plums, cedar, sandalwood and balsamic. Medium-bodied with a tight and rich center palate and a chewy and powerful finish. This needs time to come together and soften slightly."
KERIN O'KEEFE 97 POINTS - "Aromas of new leather, spiced black plum, violet and camphor unfold on the bold and beautiful 2021 Brunello Pianrosso. Combining power and restraint, the full-bodied palate delivers layers of ripe Morello cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and fine tobacco blend before a spiced orange zest close. Velvety, enveloping tannins provide seamless support. Drink 2029–2041."
Representing its home in the warm hills of southern Montalcino, near the town of Castelnuovo dell'Abate, the Pianrosso Brunello shows the full-bodied, richly-textured side to Sangiovese. What really distinguishes the wine, though, are the vivid aromas, core of fine mineral sensations, and elegant textures throughout. You get a mouthwatering rush of aromas and flavors like vibrant raspberry liqueur and juicy cherry set against refreshing aromatic herbs; warm spices contrasting with colorful florals; and smoldering, earthy, woodsy, leather and coffee background notes.
JAMES SUCKLING 98 POINTS - "Enticing aromas of red cherries, dried strawberries and hints of plums, cedar, sandalwood and balsamic. Medium-bodied with a tight and rich center palate and a chewy and powerful finish. This needs time to come together and soften slightly."
KERIN O'KEEFE 97 POINTS - "Aromas of new leather, spiced black plum, violet and camphor unfold on the bold and beautiful 2021 Brunello Pianrosso. Combining power and restraint, the full-bodied palate delivers layers of ripe Morello cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and fine tobacco blend before a spiced orange zest close. Velvety, enveloping tannins provide seamless support. Drink 2029–2041."
