Professionele reviews
Robert Parker (95)
The Salicutti 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione focuses mostly on red fruit flavors, and it shows elegant, chalky tannins with blue flower and crushed stone. There's a point of white peppercorn on the close. From compact, mineral-rich soils, this wine is all about smoothness and silkiness, and that's the very first impression it makes on the palate. It appears even silkier and finer the longer it stays in the glass.
James Suckling (96)
A perfumed Brunello with aromas of violets, black cherries and a touch of leather, plus a restrained yet intoxicating balsamic core. Full-bodied and firm yet ripe, showing velvety tannins, great fruit concentration, chewy acidity and a long, chalky, floral finish. Almost ready to drink, but it deserves time to develop.
Vinous (93)
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione is drop-dead gorgeous, with a wonderfully fresh and lively bouquet of crushed strawberries and cherries elevated by hints of sweet Christmas spice, mint and rhubarb. Seductively round and supple, it flows across the palate with ease as juicy acidity enlivens its red and blue fruits. The 2020 doesn't miss a beat, leaving a spicy and tart sensation that keeps the mouth watering despite the edgy tannins. Already gorgeous today, the Piaggione will enjoy a long and broad drinking window.
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
From the steepest site of the estate, with a southern exposure, the magenta/ruby-colored 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino Piaggione is concentrated with gorgeous aromas of Amarena cherries, pure sweet herbs, smoky stones, and a polished feel. It's full-bodied on the palate but feels weightless, with refined, velvety tannins and a long finish. It's very finessed and quite impressive. The producers were leaning toward a more finessed approach in this vintage that comes through in the wine without sacrificing anything for the ripeness, texture, and feel of the wine. Bravo. Drink 2026-2050.
