La Velona's winery sits in the south east corner of the Montalcino growing zone just outside of the tiny hamlet of Castelnuovo dell'Abate, where it's warmed by the southern exposure and blessed with sunlight from the open view to Mount Amiata across the Orcia river valley. These vineyards always produce fully ripe grapes and 2003 was one of the hottest summers on record in Tuscany. The expectation was that the wines would all be cooked! Vineyard management is not a predictable science - when you're growing sangiovese it is an art form. So when I first ... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "Plum, cedar and leather aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with a lovely density of ripe fruit and a soft, velvety textured finish. Ripe and beautiful. An opulent wine that opens on the palate. This is the best ever from this estate. Best after 2011." (Web only, 2009) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has 2004 as the highest rated Tuscan vintage in the last 25 years, and the Wine Spectator says "2004 Brunello di Montalcino - a classic vintage, wonderfully perfumed and majestically refined." K&L's Italian Buyer Greg St.... Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "La Fortuna’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is especially beautiful in this vintage. The wine is remarkable for its density, richness and concentration, all of which have been achieved while maintaining clarity and freshness. The French oak is beautifully integrated in this sumptuous, generous Brunello. Suggestions of flowers and spices add notes of brightness on the finish. The Brunello spent a whopping 40 months in 25-hectoliter medium-sized casks prior to being bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019." (06/09) ... Read More » 

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Rosso di Montalcino too often sits in the shadow of its much bigger brother, Brunello. But some estates put nearly the care and expense into their Rosso as their big guns, and La Fortuna is clearly an example of this sort of winemaking. Intense in terms of fruit, but showing off admirable acidity, this is spicy, full bodied, dry and rich with a softness hiding amid all that tannic structure. A wine to drink while your Brunello ages, yes, but a quality wine nonetheless. From vines 15-25 years of age, aged for one year in barrique, 6 months of this in Fren... Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Talenti’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the more intensely fragrant wines in this vintage. Sweet layers of perfumed fruit flow effortlessly onto the palate, framed by silky tannins that give the wine its sense of balance and poise. This is a deceptively medium-bodied wine, yet it packs plenty of punch, not to mention tons of complexity. This pleasing, beautifully balanced Brunello is drinking well today and should continue to offer plenty of pleasure over the next decade and a half. Talenti and consulting... Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "La Fortuna’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is especially beautiful in this vintage. The wine is remarkable for its density, richness and concentration, all of which have been achieved while maintaining clarity and freshness. The French oak is beautifully integrated in this sumptuous, generous Brunello. Suggestions of flowers and spices add notes of brightness on the finish. The Brunello spent a whopping 40 months in 25-hectoliter medium-sized casks prior to being bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019." (06/09) ... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "Delivers raisins, blackberries and roses on the nose. Full-bodied, with a soft and silky tannin structure and a long and delicious finish. This is the best Brunello ever from here. Best from 2010 through 2016." (Web only, 2009) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "You'll get aromas of gingerbread and allspice backed by roasted nuts, wet earth and wild mushroom. It's tight and firm in the mouth." (06/09) 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Shows earth and berry aromas. Hints of fresh herbs follow through to a full body, with lots of dried fruit and spices on the palate. Long and flavorful. Best from 2010 through 2015." (Web only, 2009) And, according to Wine Enthusiast: "Ferrero has the heft and consistency to contend with other top Brunellos and the velvety-soft quality of its mouthfeel is extraordinary..." Ferrero sits in the southwesterly corner of Montalcino and their wines show lots of black cherry, plum, chocolate with a satiny texture, round, full and br... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Spectator: "Dark cherry and raspberry aromas follow through to a full body, with loads of chewy tannins and rich fruit. The fruit concentration is impressive, yet this is balanced and in form. Best after 2010." (04/09) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Barbi's 2004 Brunello di Montalcino opens with scents of tobacco, underbrush and spices that lead to dark red cherries on the palate. Though medium in body, the wine reveals surprising depth and finessed tannins that give it a terrific sense of proportion. Today the wine remains rat... Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Rosso di Montalcino is one of the more massive Rossos in this vintage. In fact, it is one of the few wines that may actually require a year or two in bottle for the tannins to soften! Super-ripe red cherries lead to kirsch, earthiness, leather and spices as this full-bodied, tannic Rosso struts its stuff. The wine possesses exceptional depth, purity and class. Proprietor Vincenzo Abbruzzese elevates Rosso to another level with this effort, but readers will need to be patient. The Valdicava Rosso is made ... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Enthusiast "Tenuta di Sesta’s hearty Brunello exhibits sophisticated oak usage that translates into toast, mesquite, antique furniture wax, resin and spice. That said, you’d be surprised how fresh and lively the wine feels in the mouth. Beyond that brooding interior is a fruity Brunello with smooth tannins." 4 Stars Decanter 17.33pts ‘Very seductive yet restrained wine with a great, natural freshness and suppleness.Sweet and well extracted fruit. Has balance and longevity. From 2009.’ (FB)This year I finally made an appointment for us to ... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Spectator: "Delivers fabulous aromas of crushed raspberries, cherries and strawberries, with flowers and a hint of vanilla bean. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and silky tannins. Dense and very long. A serious, powerful and complex red, but needs some bottle age. This is the producer's best wine ever. Best after 2012." (Web Only, 2009) 3.5 stars from K&L's Italian wine buyer, Greg St. Clair: "The nose is immediately full of plums and sweet vanilla. On the palate, it expands into a pool of cultured lushness that flows broadly acro... Read More » 

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This Rosso di Montalcino (100% Sangiovese) is similar in nature and character to Brunello, at a fraction of the price. It possesses a deep ruby red color, and a soft richness that balances its fresh bouquet. It spends its first year maturing in oak, lending it some complexity for further aging. Once bottled it will comfortably mature over the next three to five years, growing still finer and more elegant. Pair with dishes such as pasta al ragu, fowl, truffles, and all meat courses. 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "Shows blackberries and dried flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of ripe berry and cream character. Rich and flavorful. Long and beautiful. It's layered and velvety. Seductive. Drink now." (Web only, 2009) 92 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Thick, dark and beautifully concentrated, this is a dense, succulent wine with a soft, velvety feel that will appeal to those who like this style. The aromas are layered and penetrating and span the gamut of black fruit to smoky spice. Drink this Brunello now through 2015." (06/09) 

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95 points and #15 on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Shows a complex nose of blackberry, tanned leather, sandalwood and cedar. Fascinating. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, long finish. Concentrated yet balanced. Beautiful and complete. Best after 2011." (04/09) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Frescobaldi's Castelgiocondo estate was named in the on-going Brunello fraud scandal. Despite the legal troubles, this year's Brunello asserts itself with pride and determination. It seems very different than past vintages because, here, th... Read More » 

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97 points Robert Parker: "The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is a huge, dense wine that explodes from the glass with tar, smoke, earthiness black cherries and minerals. The wine possesses dazzling concentration and tons of richness, as waves of fruit coat the palate in stunning style. This big, dramatic Brunello needs time in bottle, but it is nothing short of magnificent today. The balance, and the integration of the French oak in particular, is brilliant. For those who are curious to try a bottle now, the wine should be opened a few hours in advance as th... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "La Fortuna’s large-scaled 2003 Brunello di Montalcino opens with ripe, expressive aromatics. It is a dense, full-bodied wine packed with ripe dark fruit buffered by firm, but well-integrated tannins. The wine offers outstanding balance and enough stuffing to ensure at least seven to eight years of fine drinking. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015." 89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Good bright, medium red. Musky red fruits, leather and smoke on the expressive nose. Concentrated and sweet, vergi... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Interesting aromas of tar, leather and ripe plum follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a round, velvety textured finish. Needs to open a little. Best after 2010." (Web only, 2009) 

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93 points Robert Parker: "Costanti's 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is among the handful number of standouts in this vintage. The wine reveals lovely depth and purity. Fragrant aromatics meld seamlessly onto the palate, where layers of dark cherries, spices and toasted oak come to life in a very pretty expression of Sangiovese from Montalcino. There is plenty of volume and depth here to insure at least another decade of superb drinking. The 2003 Brunello saw malolactic fermentation in steel, after which it spent about 18 months in 350-liter French oak barr... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Perfumed with plums, cherries and dried flowers. Full-bodied, with silky and firm tannins and a long finish. Tight and crisp now. Still needs some time. Best after 2011." (Web only, 2009) According to Wine Enthusiast: "Blueberry, raspberry and bright cherry tones emerge on the nose of this lively Brunello and are followed by a spice box medley of clove, peppercorn and vanilla bean. The wine is focused and compact on the tongue and would make a godd companion to lamb or pork." (06/09) Caparzo is the only estate-bottled produce... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Spectator: "Displays complex aromas of blackberry and cherry, with a hint of licorice. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a delicious finish of wonderful yet subtle fruit. Well-integrated and beautiful. Everything is in the right place. Best after 2011." ((Web only, 2009) 91-94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino, tasted from tank, could not be more different than the 2003 in its personality and sheer class. This vibrant, aromatic Brunello possesses terrific length in its perfumed fruit with ripe, sweet tannins... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino, a dark ruby, displays a perfumed nose along with dark fruit and scorched earth nuances on a structured, long frame supported by building tannins. Made in a style that is at once delicate and powerful, today it comes across as backward and austere in its expression. As it sits in the glass it continues to put on considerable weight, but ideally several years of cellaring are called for. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021." (12/06) 90 points Stephen Tanzer: "Deep red-ruby. Primary aro... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Enthusiast "Poggio Antico is one of the brightest stars in 2004 Brunello di Montalcino. Paola Gloder and her team deliver a gorgeous wine that reaches to the highest levels of aromatic richness and intensity. The wine is succulent, concentrated and elegant with amazing persistency. Only the slight sourness of its tannins prevented it from scoring higher. Age five more years." (Online, 03/09) 91 points Wine Spectator: "Displays aromas of raspberries, flowers and minerals. Full-bodied, yet refined and racy, with hints of black pepper and b... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Spectator: "Blackberries and black cherries on the nose follow through to a full body, with soft and silky tannins. Long finish. Best after 2011." (Web only, 2009) 92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Modern, plush and deeply penetrating. la Poderina is a well-crafted wine that shows beautiful aromas of blackberry, spice and cured meat. The wine's best performance, however, occurs in the mouth where its long, supple finish and smooth texture are extraordinary. This is a great wine to share with friends and family on special occasions." (06/09) 9... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Black cherry and light spice, with some vanilla, follows through to a full body, with fresh, clean fruit and a silky finish. Balanced and pretty, with a caressing texture. Best after 2010." 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 08: "Good full, bright red. Vibrant if idiosyncratic nose offers exotic peach and blood orange suggestions as well as a piquant mineral character. Sweet, intense and cleanly made, with a distinctly penetrating, high-pitched quality to the juicy flavors of red fruits, orange peel and peach. Conveys a strong impression of cooler terroir." 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "Smoke, tar, licorice, grilled herbs and wild cherries flow from Sesti’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino. This is an especially dense, full-bodied wine that shows off remarkable depth and richness in its endless layers of fruit. The finish is sweet and long. This, too, is another wine that will require patience, but it is a gem. Biodynamic farming and traditional winemaking - with all operations undertaken according the lunar calendar - are at the heart of proprietor Giuseppe Sesti’s approach. Based on the beautiful wi... Read More » 

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92 points Steve Tanzer "Medium-deep ruby. Knockout ripe nose offers intense spicy plum, black cherry and incense aromas. Very rich and almost jammy on entry, then sweet and velvety in the middle, with balanced, lively acids giving definition to the ripe red cherry, flinty red plum and raspberry jam flavors. This started off almost chunky but really developed with air, gaining in complexity and depth while turning almost weightless. Finishes very long, with a hint of residual sugar from what must have been very ripe grapes in the warm '07 vintage. One of ... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Spectator "Very complex, with ripe berry, cedar, cigar box and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and loads of ripe fruit. Long and opulent. Not imported into the U.S. Best after 2011. 1,330 cases made. JS" Issue: Web Only - 2009 Vanilla and toasty wood are dominant in the nose, with lots of dense, dark fruit crowded in underneath the wood. Ripe and thick on the palate, showing lots of cassis- and plum-like character that needs to come together. The finish is powerful and shows a bit of tannin but the fruit begins to emerg... Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The estate’s top bottling, the 2001 Brunello di Montalcino La Casa, is a strong effort. More concentrated than the normal bottling, it offers notable finesse in its suggestions of flowers, spices, red fruits and well-integrated oak. Deceptively understated, it gives the impression of still having much to say, and a few years of cellaring are recommended.. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020." (12/06) Three Stars! "La Casa" has the best position (S-SW) on the Montosoli hill, and in this vintage it seemed to absorb a... Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "The 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is a super-ripe, opulent wine that resembles the 1997 in its generous, full-bodied personality. The tannins are surprisingly well-balanced within the context of this challenging vintage. The 2003 should drink well relatively early for this Riserva. All things considered, this is a superb effort. Production was down sharply in 2003. The estate bottled just 13,000 bottles of this wine compared to the typical production of 23,000 bottles. Anticipated maturity:... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Spectator "This is impressive for the vintage, with loads of crushed berries and spices, as well as hints of leather and flowers. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and a long finish of sweet fruit. Rich and exciting. Better than the 2001. Best after 2010. 8,000 cases made." Web only, 2009) ***3 stars from K&L's Italian wine buyer, Greg St. Clair, who says: "The nose is brooding, dark and elaborate, with more cassis than plum that is torqued into submission at the moment. On the palate, the wine is thick, dense and the flesh begins t... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator Insider: "Displays lots of ripe sweet fruit, verging on jam, with plum, raspberry and cherry on the nose. Full-bodied, with soft, round tannins and delicious fruit. Long and round-textured. Very good now, but better in a year or two. Best after 2010." (04/09) ***** 5 stars Greg St.Clair K&L's Italian Buyer 458 cases produced "It will truly be a shame when this old vineyard needs to be replanted because it is producing some of the best wines in Montalcino. The nose of this wine is molten, it is so full of fruit it is amazing. Yet... Read More » 

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One bottle each of the 2003 Valdicava Brunello (95 points Wine Spectator, 91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate), the 2003 Costanti Brunello (93 points each Robert Parker and Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, 91 points Wine Spectator) and the 2003 Ciacci Piccolomini "Pianrosso" (92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 91 points each Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar and Wine Spectator). This 3-pack represents an incredible savings, like getting an entire bottle of Brunello for free! Moreover, I love these wines - the Valdicava's ... Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 'The single-vineyard 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli, from one of the region's top sites, is fresher and more vibrant than the regular bottling, with superior balance and finesse. It shows lovely plumpness, clarity and depth in its black cherries, oak, spices and tobacco. This medium to full-bodied wine should drink beautifully over the next decade or so. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018." (04/08) 90 points Wine Spectator: "Displays stewed cherry and mahogany. Full-bodied, with jammy fruit character and a me... Read More » 

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This fragrant, beautiful wine spent eight months in neutral oak casks, which has resulted in an intense, balanced red, very much a baby Brunello, and very much deserving of your finest pork and veal dishes. Or Tuesday night pasta tossed with a sauce made from Saturday night's pork or veal! 

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92 points Wine Spectator Insider: "Rich and subtle, delivering plum, berry and ripe strawberry character, with dried mushroom undertones. Full, with a ripe, velvety tannin backbone and beautiful fruit. Features coffee and berries on the finish, with bright acidity. Best after 2011." (04/09) 18.5 points (out of 20) from Jancis Robinson " A rich, broad palate of flavours here: tomato, earthy, cherry, vanilla, violets, tannin that grips the mouth with gentle force and a funky cheesiness grated on top. Excellent. 13.5% Drink 2011-21" 4 Stars from K&L's Ita... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator " Dried violets, berries and hints of vanilla follow through to a full body, with racy, silky tannins and a tanned leather, berry aftertaste. Chewy. Needs bottle age to mellow. Better than the 2001. Best after 2010. 2,800 cases made." (Web Only, 2009) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Here's a Brunello with thick concentration and broad aromas of mequite smoke, black cherry and Indian spice. Despite that bold bouquet the wine is actually tight and compact in the mouth, where it performs with easy elegance thanks to its bright and acid... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Spectator: "Enticing aromas of meat and mushroom pie mingle with rich plum and spices. Full-bodied, with silky, caressing tannins and intense fruit and mineral flavors. Well-crafted, finishing long. The flagship Brunello in 2003. The wine of the vintage. Best after 2010." 91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Valdicava’s 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is a fat, super-ripe offering that flows with masses of opulent fruit..." In an earlier review (same score): "Valdicava’s 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is a big, brooding effort loaded with b... Read More » 

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Forward, more open fruit, balanced, fresh and a long finish. 12 months in barrique. (Greg St.Clair, K&L Italian buyer) According to Wine Enthusiast: "Here's a Brunello with a lighter more restrained style that will prove a successful match with delicate ravioli topped with parmigiano, butter and sage. The tannins are polished and smooth and the wine offers good acidity backed by aromas of cured meat, freshly brewed tea, licorice, cherry cola and mequite." (06/09) 

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95 points Wine Spectator: "Shows meat and blackberry on the nose, with hints of rose perfume. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, rich and flavorful finish. Love the cocoa, berry and light vanilla bean aftertaste. This is always classic in an outstanding year. Best from 2010 through 2015." (Web only, 2009) 93 points Wine Enthusiast: "...Montosoli is a tremendous wine with impressive intensity and staying power that takes shape as cherry, tobacco, spice and bursting blueberry. Drink from 2010 through 2020." (06/09) Wine is due 12/31/2009 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "This vineyard-select Brunello is tight and bright with an attractive mineral component that rides behind overt aromas of cherry, cola and white chocolate. The mouthfeel is characterized by a smoky-mesquite note and the wine is very persistent in the mouth." (06/09) 90 points Wine Spectator: "Bright and fruity aromas of strawberries and raspberries follow through to a full body, with firm tannins and a racy, clean finish. Tight still. Give this racy wine time to develop more in the bottle. Best after 2011." (Web only, 2009) ... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Aromas of dried cherries, with hints of cedar and tobacco. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a crisp, clean finish. Best after 2009." (Web only, 2008) 89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 08: "Bright, full red. Red cherry, red berries, licorice and flowers on the slightly liqueur-like nose. Then fresh and scented in the mouth, with rather polite, spicy flavors and a surprisingly juicy quality. A supple midweight that finishes with light, dusty tannins and good persistence." 

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94 points and one of Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2009: "The wine's beauty and intensity are impossible to match: There’s an enormous complexity of aromas here with chocolate, black tar, spice, blackberry, forest currant and tobacco all rolled into one. You'll pick up toasted oak tones as well, but they are carefully balanced within the naturally supple and smooth essence of this standout Brunello." (Online, 03/09) 92 points Wine Spectator: "Shows currants and raspberries, with a hint of vanilla on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine tann... Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Pianrosso is made from the estate’s oldest vineyards. It is vinified along the same line as the regular bottling, but gets a few additional months in cask prior to bottling. This full-bodied, velvety Brunello is endowed with plenty of dark fruit, smoke, iron and tar. The tannins finish big, but the wine appears to have enough depth and length on the palate to provide a good measure of balance. The Pianrosso comes across as surprisingly fresh in this vintage, which should allo... Read More » 

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Grapes for this traditionally styled Rosso di Montalcino come from the youngest vineyards on the Friggiali estate. On the nose it is fresh, fruity and floral, on the palate it shows an elegant and well-balanced structure enhanced by a vein of acidity that makes this wine ready to drink but also apt for the long ageing in bottle. 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Has rose, blackberry and sandalwood aromas. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and ripe fruit. Long finish. Best after 2011." (Web only, 2009) Wine is due September 2009 "**2.5 stars "This wine opens with a bold fruity nose with more plum than cherry. On the palate, the wine is forward and fruity, soft and easy, and then mid-palate begins to stiffen and show a little tannin. The wine finishes long with lots of sweet plummy fruit and the tannins come back into balance. 2,583 cases produced " Greg St.Clair K&L's Italian Buyer 

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92 points Steve Tanzer " Bright medium red. Intense red rose, red cherry, dried redcurrant and rock candy aromas soar from the glass. Enters the mouth suave and sweet, showing a seamless quality to the ripe red cherry and raspberry flavors complicated by woodsy elements of truffle, moss and mushrooms. Finishes creamy, long and sweet, with firmer acidity than the '07. This brilliant example of sangiovese clearly demonstrates that this grape does not need to be helped along by any other variety when grown in the right site. Many in Italy feel that owner Pi... Read More » 

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Situated in the splendid area of Montalcino close to Biondi Santi's Il Greppo, the wines of San Filippo are ageworthy and elegant, though very approachable in their youth. The estate totals 22 hectares, 11 of which are under vine, dedicated mostly to Sangiovese, with a small olive grove as well. Founded in 1972 (1977 was the 1rst year of production), the estate was recently purchased by Roberto Giannelli who restored and renovated the entire facility. With the help of Paolo Caciorgna, Gianelli is producing 2500 cases of Brunello aged in Slavonian and All... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Aromas of plum, berry and dried flowers follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a long, caressing finish. Pretty and balanced. Best after 2009." (Web only, 2008) 

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