Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '03 Piccolomini d'Aragona Pianrosso is a full-bodied red, showing aromas and flavors of dried cherry, vanilla and mild spice, with a meaty note; full, firm and flavorful.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Ultra-rich for a Rosso di Montalcino, the '04 Ciacci Pic d'Aragona sails onto the palate with pretty ripe fruit flavors that seem to last forever; very juicy on the palate.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '01 Ciacci Pic d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso is gorgeous with seductive cedar, tobacco, berry and Indian spices on the nose; coffee and berry aftertaste.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR, Very rich, with blackberry, grilled meat and fresh porcini character. Full-bodied, with thick yet refined and silky tannins and a long finish. A true collectors wine.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '01 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Ateo has loads of black licorice and berry on the nose and palate; full-bodied; serious. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '00 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino is impressive; lots of jam on the nose, with hints of tobacco; round and soft, with lots of fruit; thick, generous.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '97 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a thick and reserved red, with a decadent character; dried herbs, leather and meat; hints of raisins.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Wild berry, cherry and floral aromas to this Brunello; the '98 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso is full-bodied; big, silky tannins; exciting fruit.

An excellent wine; the rich and full-flavored Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Rosso di Montalcino Fonte exhibits fine class; soft on the palate; delivers fine satisfaction.

97 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '97 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino is a really beautiful red, with blackberry, perfumed violet and milk chocolate aromas; full-bodied; glorious.

Bright with tart berries and racy minerality, the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Rosso di Montalcino Fonte is a wine of international merit; drinks well, now with a rosemary accented leg of lamb.