Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona, Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2019

Boasting great depth and extreme elegance, the drop-dead gorgeous Ciacci Piccolomini Pianrosso delivers crushed raspberry, succulent Morello cherry, star anise and crushed mint flavors while aromas of eucalyptus, wild rose, new leather and forest floor continuously lift out of the glass. It’s a smooth, stunning wine, with taut, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity that lend great aging potential and energy. Absolutely stunning. Drink 2029-2044. Reviewed by Kerin O''Keefe

Kerin started writing about Italian wine in 2002 for the US magazine The Wine News, where she was a contributing editor until 2009. She was a core contributor to Decanter from 2002 until 2013, and during this time she also wrote regularly for World of Fine Wine and winesearcher.com. From 2013 until June 2022, she was the Italian Editor for Wine Enthusiast.