The origin of the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona estate dates back to the 17th century and the estate is located on the south-east slope of the municipality of Montalcino, where the Bianchini family have made a name for themselves by producing elegant, age-worthy Brunellos from their “very special microclimate, a rather cool location with south-facing vines and well-draining galestro soils” (ML, Wine Advocate) on the Castelnuovo dell'Abate hill. 

95 points Kerin O’Keefe Nov 2025
“The bold 2021 Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona opens with aromas of camphor, ripe dark-skinned fruit, dark spice and new leather. Full-bodied and rather rich, the palate delivers succulent Morello cherry, intense licorice, blood orange and fine tobacco blend accompanied by enveloping, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity.”

96 points James Suckling Dec 2025
“Aromas of violets, lavender, licorice, nutmeg and potpourri. Full-bodied with layers of fine tannins that are crunchy and silky, showing freshness and bright fruit at the end. Caressing texture. An excellent example of the vintage. Needs time to come together, but is very pretty and satisfying. Try after 2028.”

94 points Wine Advocate
"This is a site I love, as it offers one of the grandest sunsets in Montalcino, and that sense of late-afternoon warmth seems to translate directly into the wine. The Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona 2021 Brunello di Montalcino shows sweet fruit and darker aromas that evoke sun-drenched slopes and fading light. There is warmth and sweetness here that flesh out over the palate, giving the wine notable volume, a hallmark of the estate’s vineyards on the southern side of the appellation. You could almost fault this wine for being too ripe, but that same sunshine-driven character defines its appeal, with alcohol reaching 15%."