Cherry and light camphor on the nose, it opens like a mature burgundy, Chambolle Musigny to be precise. I absolutely love this kind of flower/mature black fruit. On the palate, a bit tired, there is something missing in the mid-palate but I'm being bitchy about it.... A brilliant wine from a vintage that is really not up to the hype IMHO.
Cherry and light camphor on the nose, it opens like a mature burgundy, Chambolle Musigny to be precise. I absolutely love this kind of flower/mature black fruit. On the palate, a bit tired, there is something missing in the mid-palate but I'm being bitchy about it.... A brilliant wine from a vintage that is really not up to the hype IMHO.
1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2015
Superb Brunello, brought by Paul, though admittedly this was an epic lunch at Della Santina so I was easily wowed….but definitely superior to the non-Riserva off the list afterward
Superb Brunello, brought by Paul, though admittedly this was an epic lunch at Della Santina so I was easily wowed….but definitely superior to the non-Riserva off the list afterward
Jul 1st, 2021
Absolutely fantastic. Took about 30 to 90 minutes to fully open up, but not over the hill at all, despite what I read on cellar tracker.
Absolutely fantastic. Took about 30 to 90 minutes to fully open up, but not over the hill at all, despite what I read on cellar tracker.
Jan 19th, 2020
WINE #300. MY LAST REVIEW ON DELECTABLE!
1997! A standout vintage for Brunello. Ciacci being one of my all time favorites. Quite opaque in the glass with a brown-brick rim. I'm at the 2 hour mark and it's still opening.
Lots of spice on the nose. White pepper, muddled aged cherries, fresh tobacco, and something in the Christmas tree family.
It's surprising how alive this wine tastes! Definitely cherry on the palate, acidity is now quite low, but tannins are still very firm. This baby isn't going anywhere!!! I have a couple of other '97s and now have no fear holding them a bit longer.
95+ points
WINE #300. MY LAST REVIEW ON DELECTABLE!
1997! A standout vintage for Brunello. Ciacci being one of my all time favorites. Quite opaque in the glass with a brown-brick rim. I'm at the 2 hour mark and it's still opening.
Lots of spice on the nose. White pepper, muddled aged cherries, fresh tobacco, and something in the Christmas tree family.
It's surprising how alive this wine tastes! Definitely cherry on the palate, acidity is now quite low, but tannins are still very firm. This baby isn't going anywhere!!! I have a couple of other '97s and now have no fear holding them a bit longer.
95+ points
May 15th, 2018
1997 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Pianrosso Fully Mature. Ready to Drink. Soft with smooth tannins.
Bright Red Fruit reminiscent of Bing Cherries.
Long Finish.
Perfect complement to Bone-in Ribeye at McKendrick's Steakhouse in Atlanta, GA.
Time to Drink up.
1997 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Pianrosso Fully Mature. Ready to Drink. Soft with smooth tannins.
Bright Red Fruit reminiscent of Bing Cherries.
Long Finish.
Perfect complement to Bone-in Ribeye at McKendrick's Steakhouse in Atlanta, GA.
Time to Drink up.
Jul 4th, 2015
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
