Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Vigna di Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino Riserva | Santa Caterina d'Oro 2015 / 750 ml.

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JS100100 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Tuesday, June 22, 2021
The opulence of fruit and complexity of earth, meat, mushroom and cedar is breathtaking. It’s full-bodied, deep and powerful with so much intensity and depth. Chewy and layered, it goes on for minutes. Give it even more time. Try after 2023.
RP9797 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Nov 2020
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d’Oro is a fine and delicate wine that cleverly delivers the intensity of the vintage but without the heaviness or the ripeness. This wine holds back, just enough, to affirm its poised balance in terms of fruit richness, texture and tannic structure. It shows symmetry throughout. Dark cherry fruit, cassis, plum, lavender and campfire ash set the tone. The mouthfeel is thickly woven and generous, more so than the more linear and focused 2016 Brunello Pianrosso (that I preferred by a tiny margin). This special Riserva represents a 11,000-bottle production.
SP9797 pts. - Wine Spectator - Jun 30, 2021
There’s a bright edge to this red, harnessing the cherry, strawberry, rosehip, mineral and tobacco flavors that build on the palate to a long finish. Displays terrific energy and balance, with an aftertaste that echoes both fruit and savory elements. Best from 2024 through 2050. 833 cases made, 450 cases imported.
WE9797 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2021
Fragrant, full bodied and refined, this opens with aromas of new leather vanilla, baked plum and camphor. The palate shows an enviable combination of structure, finesse and length, doling out raspberry jam, ripe black cherry, vanilla and licorice enveloped in firm, refined tannins.

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JS100 100 pts. / JamesSuckling.com (Tuesday, June 22, 2021)

The opulence of fruit and complexity of earth, meat, mushroom and cedar is breathtaking. It’s full-bodied, deep and powerful with so much intensity and depth. Chewy and layered, it goes on for minutes. Give it even more time. Try after 2023.

RP97 97 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (30th Nov 2020)

The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d’Oro is a fine and delicate wine that cleverly delivers the intensity of the vintage but without the heaviness or the ripeness. This wine holds back, just enough, to affirm its poised balance in terms of fruit richness, texture and tannic structure. It shows symmetry throughout. Dark cherry fruit, cassis, plum, lavender and campfire ash set the tone. The mouthfeel is thickly woven and generous, more so than the more linear and focused 2016 Brunello Pianrosso (that I preferred by a tiny margin). This special Riserva represents a 11,000-bottle production.

SP97 97 pts. / Wine Spectator (Jun 30, 2021)

There’s a bright edge to this red, harnessing the cherry, strawberry, rosehip, mineral and tobacco flavors that build on the palate to a long finish. Displays terrific energy and balance, with an aftertaste that echoes both fruit and savory elements. Best from 2024 through 2050. 833 cases made, 450 cases imported.

WE97 97 pts. / Wine Enthusiast (5/1/2021)

Fragrant, full bodied and refined, this opens with aromas of new leather vanilla, baked plum and camphor. The palate shows an enviable combination of structure, finesse and length, doling out raspberry jam, ripe black cherry, vanilla and licorice enveloped in firm, refined tannins.

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SKU 94805
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Vigna di Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Product Location - Location-Appellation Brunello di Montalcino
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 15%
Wine/Spirit Brand Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2015
Can it Be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color Red
Grape(s) Sangiovese Grosso
Primary Grape Sangiovese
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
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2015 / 750 ml.

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VN9393 pts. - Vinous - Apr 2020
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is seductive, with its sweet spices and floral tones in a bouquet that gives way to dusty black cherry with grounding notes of worn leather and shaved cedar. Dark, ripe fruits, propelled by vibrant acids, and a mix of cooling minerals, savory spice, and fine tannins settle in. The finish is long and structured, with resonating acids, as ripe red fruits and sweet spices slowly fade under an air of pretty red florals. This is a gorgeous expression that can be enjoyed now but will also perform beautifully over the medium term in the cellar. A wonderful mix of ripeness and structure.
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Sesti Brunello di Montalcino 2015 / 750 ml.
Sesti Brunello di Montalcino 2015 / 750 ml.

2015 / 750 ml.

Item #: 99561

JS9696 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Sweet berries and dried flowers with cedar and hints of cigar box. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. A rather linear and polished 2015. Structured. Better after 2022, but already beautiful.
VN9494 pts. - Vinous - Apr 2020
The rose is dark and rich, showing ripe black cherry and sweet herbs, with notes of tobacco, hints of mocha, and brown spice. On the palate, soft textures give way to sweet red fruits, showing wonderful purity and finesse, which was completely unexpected following the powerful bouquet that greeted me, as the 2015 Sesti becomes even more savory in the glass. The finish is long, energetic yet clean, with brisk acids making the mouth water, and remnants of red berry fruit and inner florals echoing throughout. The longer I spend with the glass, the more I like it. (Eric Guido)
RP9393 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 15th Oct 2020
The Sesti 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers rich texture and shapely fruit flavors with plenty of forest berry, cherry, spice and potting soil. This Brunello opens to a very smooth, almost glossy texture with tannins that have already integrated at the five-year point following the harvest. That aged smoothness and silkiness gives this wine immediate appeal. The oak feels well integrated within the more opulent texture of the fruit. Some 180,100 bottles were released, but only 360 cases were shipped to the United States. (Monica Larner)
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Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Fonte Lattaia 2015 / 750 ml.
Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Fonte Lattaia 2015 / 750 ml.

2015 / 750 ml.

Item #: 92826

SP9494 pts. - Wine Spectator - Jun 30, 2020
Cherry, berry, mineral and tobacco flavors hold court in this well-defined red. Borders on racy, courtesy of the vivid acidity, with well-mannered tannins running underneath. Shows terrific balance and complexity, featuring a long, savory aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2039. 200 cases imported.
WE9393 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2020
Aromas of grilled herb, graphite and wild berry take center stage along with whiffs of rose and exotic spice. On the full-bodied polished palate, fine-grained tannins lithely frame red cherry, pomegranate, coffee bean and orange zest while fresh acidity keeps it bright. Drink 2022–2027.
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Armilla Brunello di Montalcino 2015 / 750 ml.
Armilla Brunello di Montalcino 2015 / 750 ml.

2015 / 750 ml.

Item #: 94483

WE9696 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2020
From one of Montalcino’s under-the-radar gems, this is a fantastic effort for the hot vintage, opening with classic varietal aromas of underbrush, leather, wild berry and a balsamic whiff of camphor. Smooth, full bodied and enveloping, the delicious palate combines finesse, great fruit and balance, doling out crushed raspberry, cherry compote, licorice and baking spice. It’s already almost accessible but offers years of drinking pleasure. Drink 2021–2030.
SP9494 pts. - Wine Spectator - Jun 30, 2020
A lush, mouthfilling style, featuring cherry, strawberry and rose flavors, accented by balsamic notes of juniper, rosemary and thyme. Dense tannins gird the finish, yet this feels balanced overall and built to age. Best from 2023 through 2040. 75 cases made.
JS9494 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Sunday, September 20, 2020
This has a beautiful, burnt, lightly mossy character to it, reminiscent of caramelized oranges and billiard table. Behind that are the Brunello hallmarks — glazed cherries and dried red plums. The ripe citrus and red fruit is deeply set on the full-bodied palate, anchored to layers of grippy tannins that keep this savory and mouthwatering through the medium-long finish. Drink from 2024.
RP9393 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 31st Jan 2020
The Armilla 2015 Brunello di Montalcino shows a ripe and fruit-forward bouquet. This wine makes you aware of the sunny and warm conditions of the vintage, thanks to its soft layers and rich fruit tones of dried cherry and plum. However, in classic Brunello fashion, the wine also offers medicinal, earthy and spicy notes that add to the complexity and general depth of the finished product. You get the sophistication of Brunello with the good cheer and exuberance of the vintage. The tannins show a firm bite that holds the mouthfeel tightly together. Fruit comes from a two-hectare property positioned some 300 meters above sea level with calcareous, siliceous and arenaceous soils that are rich in mineral content. The soils are embedded with layers of sand for easy water drainage. Armilla corked some 9,000 bottles of this wine in June 2019, and it hit the market in January 2020.
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Castello di Querceto Il Picchio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015 / 750 ml.
Castello di Querceto Il Picchio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015 / 750 ml.

2015 / 750 ml.

Item #: 90776

JS9696 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Lots of blackberry pie, vanilla, cedar, blackcurrants, dried lemon peel, blueberries and meatier elements that lurk beneath the very fine notes of blue fruit. Very layered with grippy tannins, which fall into just the right degree of ripeness. The tannins run around the full body that is brought to life by the acidity that pierces right through to the long finish. Drink in 2022.
RP9292 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 31st Oct 2018
The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Picchio opens to dark density and an inky appearance. The bouquet delivers thick fruit aromas of dried blackberry, prune and plum. You taste the heat and the sunny nature of the vintage, thanks to all that abundant and exuberant fruit. This blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% other red grapes (aged in oak for 12 months) is linear and austere in terms of palate with firm tannins and a sharp, mid-weight delivery. Some 25,000 bottles were made.
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Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino 2017 / 750 ml.
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WE9595 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 4/1/2022
This full-bodied red starts off with aromas of leather, forest floor and camphor. Enveloping and structured, the palate shows a weightless concentration, featuring dried cherry, licorice, tobacco and a hint of orange zest framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2024–2029.
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This is a beautifully crafted and polished Brunello for this vintage, with full body and creamy, lightly chewy tannins. Dark berries, walnuts and cedar with dried-flower undertones. Needs time to soften, but very pretty. Drink after 2024.
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A nuanced, delicate bouquet of dried strawberries, roses, hints of sweet spice and crushed rocks lifts up from the charming 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso. This is remarkably lifted, yet juicy and energetic, as ripe red berries and minerals cascade across the palate. It leaves a coating of violet-tinged florals, along with persistent raspberry and cherry tones. The tannin management here is absolutely stunning, as the Pianrosso finishes structured yet vividly fresh.
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Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2018 / 750 ml.
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JS9595 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Sunday, December 11, 2022
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. (James Suckling)
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WE9797 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 4/1/2022
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