Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Pianrosso Santa Catarina d'Oro Ciacci Piccolomini 2015 (750ML)

97 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "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." 11/20

100 points, James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com: “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.” 11/20

97 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: “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.” 03/21

99 Points, Luca Gardini, Gardini Notes: “Another great interpretation from the Bianchini family, always from the well-known Vigna Pianrosso. Balsamic nose from cherry jam, a trace of eucalyptus. Salty losing of caper. Thick mouth with savoury tannins. At the end, a balsamic taste.”