Dark depths of crushed plums and black cherries are offset by note of rosemary, spiced citrus peels and hints of cocoa as the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso opens in the glass. This is an especially racy style for Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, with cooling mineral tones and zesty acidity propelling its ripe berry fruit and hints of sour citrus across the palate. While structured, this finishes with tremendous enerdy and freshness, leaving the mouth watering with a lingering bitter hint of balsamic spice. The 2018 may not possess the power often associated with the Pianrosso, but it instead impresses with its lively and spicy caracter.

A special singlevineyard wine with origins in one of the more remote, wild and beautiful corners of Montalcino, this is one of the true treats of the appellation. The Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso opens to a mediumrich appearance and vibrant color saturation. Sangiovese can lose its color quickly, but it remains beautifully intact here. Sweet cherry, redcurrant, spice, blue flower, balsam herbb and orange peel are neatly woven togheter to creat this balanced wine. Fruit is sourced from acreoss a 11,7hectare vineyard with schistous galestro soils. Production is 37,000 bottles

This is so complex, with lifting citrus and herb understones to the blue and red berry fruit. Thyme, sage and lavender, with mocha and clove, too. Full-bodied, full of depth and intensity, with firm yet seamless tannnins. Evolves to espresso. Balanced, powerful and very long. Try afeter 225

Deep ruby with bricky rim. Concentrated sourcherry nose with a suggestion of gingerbread. Becomes more complex with aeration. Lush, rispe fruit on the palate with polished tannins and tangy acidity. Great length and very accessible.

A complex, red, with dark, savory notes of licorice, eucalyptus and tobacco aligned with cherry and berry flavors. Succulent, showing light viscosity to the texture, with wild herb and iron elements creeping in on the long finish. Power meets grace. Best from 2026 through 2045. 3,083 cases made, 1,083 cases imported.

Both of Ciaci Piccolomini's 2018s offer a "deliciousness" of taste and a truly umami quuality, however the Pianrosso selection delivers grater Brunello satisfaction. Not quite 12 hectares, this ironrich marly vineyard soaked up just enough warmth to clearly demonstrate its southern origins. It has more shape, form and depth to lend endurance. Iron and salty minerals emerfe from a backdrop of persimmon and hibiscus, finishing with Mediterranean herbs. ocile and yieldinng, the gentile sandy tannins give tectural compexity as well as an immediate drinkability.