Jay Kline

9.2

Splash decanted and enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2019 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, red flowers, black tea, dried green herbs and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and has that Ciacci Piccolomini silkiness. I felt the 2019 was a little reticent for the first 30min (not at all surprised) but opened beautifully after that and continued to build steam until the last glass. Very easy to enjoy and fabulous with bolognese. Drink now with a 30min decant and through 2044 — 25 days ago

Anthony Ludwig

9.2

Vito’s Pizzeria — 3 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Opened this last night, poured into decanter To around midnight, fell asleep, woke up a 4 am and said "shit, my Tenuta!" Covered decanter with plastic wrap. And now, 20 hours later, it's smooth...

93+ points

It's shy of the Ciacci Piccolomini Pianrosso, and I actually give a nod to the non-reserva version (see prior rating). — 8 years ago

Lizzie Clawson

9.5

World of Wines 3/29/16. Dark berry nose, mild structure, nice smokiness. Would pair well with hearty salad. — 9 years ago

Nic Gautreaux

8.9

I'd do this again...hell of a late night wine. Soft but bold. — 11 years ago

Cindy Glennon

9.3

Took a minute but did really greatly enjoy this wine after it opened up. Slightly chilled helped. Good before and with meal. Cosgrove. — 17 days ago

Richard Rosensweig

9.6

What a beauty! Black cherry, plum, licorice, a bit of spice. Long, long, looooong finish. So balanced with structure, but mellow as well. Sublime. — 2 years ago

Kai Wright

8.9

A little help turning that Tuesday corner. Indulgently flavored bang for the buck here. Boozy, but intense dark fruits and mature tannins with a nice long finish. — 8 years ago

speedy duncan

9.1

Stunning how this came around with air and baby backs cole slaw and spud salad for the love of labor — 9 years ago

Ryan Guy

9.0

Declassified Brunello grapes from a difficult vintage. Dusty red fruits, barnyard scents, clay, cloves. Juicy, creamy fruits, wrapped in subtle oak, hints on black pepper. Good length. Solid QPR for the '14. — 9 years ago

Paul Stefani

8.9

Sharp and tart at first sip, but after decanting and letting it air out it really came around. Red cherry and balsamic. — 11 years ago

Jan A

9.6

Elegant and spices. In hindsight, drank my previous bottles way too early. This was firing on al cylinders today. — 3 months ago

Martijn

9.0

Easy textbook Brunello. Glowing red transparent, chocolate nose. Drinking with a silk touch, very subtle acidity. — 5 months ago

Mo Salem

9.0

Over the hill — 7 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.1

Siena...

So this really never mellowed. Stayed pretty hot.. I think this could sit a while longer. Hopeful but when I drink a 2012 Ciacci Piccolomini, it's ready. So I don't know.

91 points — 9 years ago

Greg Collins

8.9

This wine was decanted 2 hours prior to consumption. At first taste it was very tight and closed. Better 2 hours in. Nose of tar, smoke, mahogany, and tobacco; inter-mixed with a bit of earth and red fruit. On the palate not very generous but complex. The second glass was better than the first. The next day after leaving the decanter open to the room temp air this became more integrated and the fruit level improved. Classic too young Brunello. Currently 88 pets, better in the future. Currently the Ciacci Piccolomini is better, but it is hard to tell which wine will be better in 5-10 years. — 10 years ago