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1999 Lisini Brunello (750ml)
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$70.00
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| "There's a slightly amber hue to this red, with cooked fruit, meat and jam on the nose. Full-bodied, with jammy, rustic fruit and a medium finish." | |||||
| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| "The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino shows what the house can do when the sun shines. The classic garnet color is followed by the equally recognizable aromas of plums, tar, and leather, and the powerful, lengthy, mineral-laced flavors indicate that this is a wine built to age." Daniel Thomases | |||||
1999 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia (750ml)
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$110.00
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| Wine Enthusiast 92 | |||||
| "Intoxicatingly smoky nose, like fine wood burning slowly on a cold night. The mouth is jam-packed with vanilla, chocolate and cream as well as black cherry and dark currants. Sweet and easy throughout, with a touch of coffee on the finish. Lovely, chewy stuff. " | |||||
| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| "Sweet plum and berry aromas follow through to a full body, with ripe, pretty fruit, silky tannins and a round, juicy finish. Still a little chewy. Could use a year or two more of bottle age.?'99 Brunello blind retrospective" | |||||
1999 Podere Salicultti Brunello (750ml) |
$69.00
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| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| This is a cult producer from Montalcino. Very pretty aromas of flowers, blackberries andlightly toasted oak. Full-bodied, with a solid core of ripefruit and velvety tannins. It lasts for aminute on thefinish. A joy to taste. | |||||
1999 Poggio Antico Brunello Riserva (750ml)
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$75.00
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| Wine Enthusiast 95 | |||||
| "Here?s a huge, stately wine with a brick-based structure and mounds of lovely oak that is already so well integrated you barely notice it. Quite tannic, and will require come cellaring. When you do drink it, expect warm flavors, liqueur-soaked berry fruit and a mile-long finish. Hold until 2010, at least." | |||||
| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| "Offers lavender, berry and delicate cassis, with hints of mineral. Full-bodied, with fine, silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Very pretty and balanced. There's no use holding back this beautiful Brunello." | |||||
1999 Rampolla Dei San Marco (750ml)
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$75.00
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| Wine Spectator 92 | |||||
| A harmonious and fine wine, with lovely berry, plum and floral character, with hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, yet refined and silky. Very fine indeed. | |||||
| Robert Parker 93 | |||||
| The Sammarco, a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Sangiovese, has been one of Tuscany's great classics for nearly two decades. The 1999 Sammarco is tight and closed, but wow, what potential! A dense ruby/purple color is followed by a sweet nose of high class cigar tobacco intermixed with smoke, minerals, black currants, and vanilla. In the mouth, it is dense, medium to full-bodied, with superb richness, purity, and overall harmony. Cellaring is mandatory for this backward, still primary 1999. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. A classic! | |||||
1999 Sandrone La Vigne (750ml-4pk) |
$650.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 91+ | |||||
| Good deep red. Brambly red fruits , spices, minerals and underbrush on the nose. Surprisingly sweet for this wine but still tightly wound, with a firm spine of acidity. Much less pliant today than the '98 version, with the bright, spicy flavors of toasty red fruits still rather unforthcoming. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a firmer impression than the 2000. | |||||
| Robert Parker 94 | |||||
| I generally prefer Le Vigne, which uses the grapes of a variety of sites in the eastern part of the zone, and the 1999 Barolo Le Vigne is no exception. These soils give a more concentrated Nebbiolo, and the powerfully smoky, tarry, and floral aromas of this Barolo are echoed on the palate, with large-framed, deep, and potent flavors, very mineral and with excellent spice. It is superior in density, texture, and drive. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2022. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| Very bright aromas of Christmas cake, dried fruit and spices. Full-bodied, with big, silky tannins and plenty of ripe fruit. Long, long finish. Hints of coffee and dried fruits. A blend of various vineyards. | |||||
| Antonio Galloni 95 | |||||
| 1999 Barolo Le Vigne?Medium ruby. The 1999 Le Vigne presents a highly aromatic, perfumed nose and gorgeous layers of bright, focused red fruit on a medium-bodied frame, with excellent length and concentration. This firmly structured Barolo remains a model of restrained elegance and finesse that strikes a gorgeous balance between traditional and modern expressions of Barolo. It will benefit from a few years of bottle age and drink well until age 20. 93/drink after 2009, 04/06 | |||||
1999 Sandrone La Vigne (750ml)
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$110.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 91+ | |||||
| Good deep red. Brambly red fruits , spices, minerals and underbrush on the nose. Surprisingly sweet for this wine but still tightly wound, with a firm spine of acidity. Much less pliant today than the '98 version, with the bright, spicy flavors of toasty red fruits still rather unforthcoming. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a firmer impression than the 2000. | |||||
| Robert Parker 94 | |||||
| I generally prefer Le Vigne, which uses the grapes of a variety of sites in the eastern part of the zone, and the 1999 Barolo Le Vigne is no exception. These soils give a more concentrated Nebbiolo, and the powerfully smoky, tarry, and floral aromas of this Barolo are echoed on the palate, with large-framed, deep, and potent flavors, very mineral and with excellent spice. It is superior in density, texture, and drive. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2022. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| Very bright aromas of Christmas cake, dried fruit and spices. Full-bodied, with big, silky tannins and plenty of ripe fruit. Long, long finish. Hints of coffee and dried fruits. A blend of various vineyards. | |||||
| Antonio Galloni 95 | |||||
| 1999 Barolo Le Vigne?Medium ruby. The 1999 Le Vigne presents a highly aromatic, perfumed nose and gorgeous layers of bright, focused red fruit on a medium-bodied frame, with excellent length and concentration. This firmly structured Barolo remains a model of restrained elegance and finesse that strikes a gorgeous balance between traditional and modern expressions of Barolo. It will benefit from a few years of bottle age and drink well until age 20. 93/drink after 2009, 04/06 | |||||
1999 Tenimenti Angelini Brunello Spuntali (750ml)
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$65.00
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| Wine Spectator 94 | |||||
| Shows sweet raspberry and vanilla aromas, with hints of cream. Full-bodied and packed with ripe fruit and new wood, this is starting to come together now. A jammy, fruit-forward wine.'99 Brunello blind retrospective (2009). Best from 2010 through 2016. | |||||
1999 Tua Rita Giusto di Nostri (750ml)
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$95.00
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| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| Impressive aromas of smoke, berry, tar and tobacco. Full-bodied, with super, well-integrated tannins and lots of berry and smoky fruit. Goes on and on. Gorgeous wine. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. | |||||
| Robert Parker 96 | |||||
| The brawny, serious, opaque purple-colored 1999 Giusti dei Notre is a barrique-aged, unfined, unfiltered blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. Its opaque purple color is accompanied by awesome aromas of weedy tobacco, espresso, smoke, chocolate, black currants, and blackberries. Dense, full-bodied, thick, viscous, rich, and pure, it requires another 2-3 years of cellaring, and should last for 15+. Sadly, production is a measly 800 cases. | |||||
1999 Villa le Prata Brunello (750ml)
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$65.00
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| Robert Parker 91 | |||||
| "The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino, impressive in its dark ruby-garnet, is very sustained and sweet on the nose with ample notes of raspberry fruit, tar, and mocha. Powerful and firm on the palate, the tannins take on more suppleness and polish with swirling and oxygen, and the ripeness of the fruit and the roundness of the texture are even more evident on the close. Drink: 2006-2017." | |||||
| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| "Wow. This shows an impressive depth of blackberry, floral, cedar and lightly toasted oak on the nose. Full-bodied, with a solid core of caressing tannins and a long flavorful finish. Plenty going on in the glass here. Not imported into the U.S. Best after 2006. " | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar | |||||
| "Full ruby color. Complex, very Italian nose combines coffee, smoke, leather, tobacco, meat and earth, all lifted by a note of violet pastille. Very suave, smooth and concentrated, with a deep sweetness. But the dense, primary flavors are quite clenched today, and the wine finishes with a distinct toughness." | |||||
1999 Virna Barolo Cannubi Boschis Riserva (750ml)
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$115.00
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| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| Blackberry, chocolate and cedar aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate with silky tannins and a ripe, fruity aftertaste. Best after 2007. 550 cases made | |||||
2000 Banfi Brunello Poggio al Mura (750ml)
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$70.00
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| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| "Impressive nose for the vintage, with loads of ripe fruit and beautiful flowers. Full-bodied and very velvety, with beautiful tannins and great fruit. I love this." | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 92 | |||||
| "Quite the fruit bomb with little to no vestiges of Old World red wine. It hits with broad, meaty aromas of black fruits and keeps that tone through the round, rich palate. Everything here is black and ripe, but there?s enough acid to produce a juicy mouthfeel. Finishes with licorice, fudge and mineral notes. " | |||||
2000 Falesco Montiano (750ml)
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| Robert Parker 94 | |||||
| Falesco's top offering is a 100% barrique-aged Merlot, the 2000 Montiano. While it may not equal the quality of the 1999 or 1997, it comes close. The 2000 boasts an opaque purple color in addition to a sumptuous perfume of graphite, blackberries, currants, licorice, and subtle pain grille notes. With great depth, full body, sweet tannin, and a long, layered, elegant finish, it should drink well between 2005-2020. Bravo! | |||||
2000 Fanti Brunello (750ml)
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$70.00
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| Wine Enthusiast 91 | |||||
| "Strong-willed and pure smelling, with lush cherry, cola and tree bark aromas mingling with berry and cherry. While it sits on the fence between racy and creamy, it delivers vanilla and chocolate flavors along with pure plum and black cherry. Features sharp tannins and bracing acidity. " | |||||
2000 Grattamacco Bolgheri Red (750ml)
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$60.00
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| Wine Spectator 88 | |||||
| Subtle aromas of plums, berries and dried flowers. Medium-bodied, with good tannins and a fresh, clean finish. Delicious already. Best after 2005 | |||||
2000 Lamborghini Campoleone (750ml)
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$95.00
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| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| One of the most spectacular wines made in Italy, this unfined/unfiltered, Merlot/Sangiovese blend (about 3,400 cases produced) boasts an extraordinary perfume of saddle leather, smoke, cassis, prunes, and plums. Rich, full-bodied, and voluptuously-textured, with layers of concentrated fruit, a magnificent seamlessness, and a huge, explosive finish, it should drink well for 10-15 years. It is a wine of great stature as well as intensity. | |||||
2000 Oberto Barolo Rocche (750ml)
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$65.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| Oberti has produced an outstanding Barolo Rocche in the acclaimed 2000 vintage. But this should not be surprising since he has been producing outstanding Barolo from the Rocche vineyard for a number of years now. As Gambero Rosso has noted what is impressive about Oberti's Barolo Rocche is its "austere elegance and meansured finesse". The classic nebbiolo flavors and aromas are there in perfect balance. This is a wine to cellar but it is very seductive now. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 91 | |||||
| Full ruby-red. Musky aromas of dark berries, maraschino cherry and nutty oak. Lush, sweet and deep; more exotic than the Albarella, with liqueur-like flavors of berries and black cherry. Quite large-scaled for a Barolo from La Morra. Really saturates the palate with fruit. Finishes long and rich, with big, ripe tannins. | |||||
| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| The 2000 Barolo Rocche does full justice to one of La Morra¿s most important vineyards. Powerful and balsamic notes of red fruit, anise, and roses give way to ripe, dense, and velvety flavors, more concentrated than those of the Barolo Arbarella but suppler, smoother, and more sensual as well. The wine should easily last another dozen years.Daniel Thomases | |||||
2000 Perrone Sourgal Moscato d Asti (375ml)
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$10.00
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2000 Rampolla Vigna D'Alceo (750ml) |
$215.00
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| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| "Big and brooding red, with lots of ripe red currants and hints of toasted oak. Full-bodied, with thick and velvety tannins, almost sweet. Long and jammy. Juicy red. Best after 2005." | |||||
| Robert Parker 98 | |||||
| For whatever reason, the full-bodied 2000 Vigna d'Alceo was roaring the day I tasted it. A single vineyard blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Sangiovese, it tastes like the Sammarco on steroids. It boasts a deep purple color in addition to scents of espresso, sweet melted licorice, black currant jam, and toasty oak. There is great intensity, superb purity, and a finish that lingers for nearly a minute. This mythical wine requires 2-3 years of cellaring, and will age effortlessly for two decades. | |||||
2000 Sesta di Sopra Brunello (750ml)
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$28.00
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| Gambero Rosso 2* | |||||
| "We applaud a leap in quality from this estate. Its superbly classis Brunello '00 shows a complex generous nose with clear sour cherry sensations enhanced by balsam and smokiness. Partially developed tannins render the palate well-balanced, full and elegant. The acidity is good." | |||||
2001 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello (750ml)
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$75.00
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| Robert Parker 91 | |||||
| "The medium- to full-bodied 2001 Brunello di Montalcino is rich, plump, and bursting with flavor, showing subtle, delicately woven notes of earthiness, tobacco, smoke, minerals and plenty of dark cherry fruit supported by firm yet fine tannins. It is sure to improve with a few years of cellaring but it is quite impressive even today. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021 | |||||
| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| Gorgeous subtle aromas of plum, berry and Indian spices follow through to a full-bodied palate with fine tannins and a long, long finish. Tight and structured. Best after 2007 | |||||
2001 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova (750ml)
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$135.00
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| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| "The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is Neri?s modern-styled Brunello. It is made from vines planted in the southern part of the zone and aged in small oak barrels. It displays a darker, almost saturated color and notable concentration with masses of sweet dark fruit, smoke and licorice flavors that flow onto the palate with exceptional length and balance in a powerful, brooding style." Antonio Galloni | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 91 | |||||
| "A beautiful showing thanks to rich red fruit, pomegranate, blackberry, plum, menthol and heavy toasted notes such as clove, vanilla, almond and coconut. Rich, supple and inky, this is a big, bold wine that should be opened 5?10 years from now." | |||||
| Wine Spectator 97 | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 96 | |||||
| "Medium-deep bright ruby. Beautiful, profound nose of sweet ripe cherry, pipe tobacco, almond and raspberry jam. Ripe, suave and juicy, with sweet flavors similar to the aromas, this is an absolutely seamless wine with lively harmonious acidity on a suave, never-ending finish. Though extremely concentrated, this is a uniquely refined Brunello with wonderfully suave smooth, classy tannins." | |||||
2001 D'Alessandro IL Bosco Syrah (750ml)
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$65.00
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| Decanter Magazine 5 * | |||||
| Fantastic nose of tar, spice, leather and mint and an equally imopressive palate with tremendous depth of fruit and real length. It will be better from 2007. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 92 | |||||
| A super Syrah, with beautiful aromas of blackberry, black pepper and flint. Full-bodied, with lots of game, meat and ripe fruit and a long finish. Serious tannin structure. Needs time. Bosco is back with a vengeance. Made new in the town of Cortona. Best after 2005. | |||||
| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| The 2001 Il Bosco, one of the few high level examples of Syrah in Italy, is a brilliant dark ruby in color with a nose of blueberries and blackberry liqueur on the nose, and much vanilla and sandalwood in its intense, penetrating aromatics. Sweet and round on the palate, its solid texture and depth are balanced by a richness of extract and a silky mouthfeel which are particularly felt on the lengthy, resonant finish. | |||||
2001 Friggiali Brunello Donna Olga (750ml)
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$85.00
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| Robert Parker | |||||
| The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Friggiali offers nuances of dark cherries, underbrush, iron and tar on a firmly structured frame with excellent length. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 90 | |||||
| Balanced and silky, with lots of blackberry, cherry and mineral character. Full-bodied and well-integrated, with a caressing finish. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 90 | |||||
| Good bright, dark red. Inviting aromas and flavors of smoked meat, coffee, plum and dark cherry. Sweet and lush but penetrating, with a saline, chewy texture and a peppery nuance adding to this smooth, dense Brunello's interest. The firm finish features sneaky length and plenty of personality. | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast | |||||
| This wine has a cookie dough- like quality that pairs interestingly with herb, spice, cherry and vanilla aromas.¿ | |||||
2001 Gagliole (750ml)
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$50.00
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| Wine Spectator 92 | |||||
| A refined red, with intense berry, plum and cherry character and just the right amount of wood. Medium- to full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and a fine, caressing finish. Goes on for minutes. One of Tuscany's most consistent top producers. Best after 2004. 200 cases imported | |||||
| Robert Parker 89 | |||||
| The 2001 Gagliole Red, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, showed, in addition to its solid ruby color, some excellent berry, leather, and tobacco aromas, firm medium weight together with a Bordeaux-style texture, and much balance and harmony. The additional power of the 1999 version of the wine is not here, but the professionalism of the cellar work is more than evident. Drink: now-2012. | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 92 | |||||
| "Smooth and sophisticated, with cool menthol aromas and rich oak. Dynamite flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum form a cornucopia of fruit, while toward the back chocolate and espresso rise up a take over. It?s a packed wine with high-voltage power, and just enough poise." | |||||
2001 Giacosa Barbaresco Asili (750ml)
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$145.00
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| Antonio Galloni 95 | |||||
| What a pleasure it was to taste the 2001 Barbaresco Asili. The nose is expressive, with well-delineated notes of spices, flowers and tar that meld seamlessly onto an irresistible palate packed with vibrant layers of sweet ripe fruit with an open, generous personality. This wine is showing a wonderful sense of inner purity right now and will be even better in a few years, although its qualities are abundantly apparent even at this early stage. A great effort. An Azienda Agricola Falletto di Bruno Giacosa bottling. | |||||
2001 Icardi Moscato d' Asti (375ml)
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| FineWine International | |||||
| "Family run estate producing concentrated, classy and elegant wines under the guidance of Claudio Icardi. His slightly sparkling Moscato is considered by many critics, as one of the best." | |||||
2001 La Rasina IL Divasco Brunello (750ml)
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$79.00
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| Wine Spectator 96 | |||||
| "Blackberry, licorice and cherry with hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, with fabulous fruit and ultrafine tannins. This goes on for minutes on the palate. A selection from a 2.5-acre plot on the estate, containing 12-year-old vines. This is the first year for this cru. Best after 2009. 200 cases made." | |||||
2001 Pacenti Brunello (750ml) |
$115.00
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| Wine Spectator 97 | |||||
| "Pure fruit here with lots of currant and berry. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and velvety tannins. Long and delicious. Needs time." | |||||
| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| "Pacenti?s mid-weight 2001 Brunello di Montalcino is made in a very similar style to the Rosso. A lively ruby, it opens with a finely nuanced, fresh nose, followed by a delicate core of ripe fruit that bursts onto the palate with exceptional elegance, purity and finesse. Silky, fine tannins frame the finish of this unforgettable, profound Brunello." Antonio Galloni | |||||
2001 Palazzo Brunello (750ml)
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$55.00
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| Wine Spectator 88 | |||||
| Crushed berry character, with lots of new oak and vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Firm still. A little austere. Best after 2007. | |||||
2001 Pian Dell Orino Brunello (750ml)
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$59.00
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| Robert Parker 91 | |||||
| "Impressive blackberry, floral and mineral character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and beautiful berry, plum and vanilla flavors. Long and flavorful." | |||||
2001 Poggiarellino Brunello (750ml)
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$40.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| ?Poggioiarellino cares for the vineyard in traditional manners. The grapes are thinned while still green on the vine and are carefully selected and sorted at harvest. While this practice limits quantities it raises the quality in the bottle. Fermentation is done with wild yeast in the traditional manner and aging is done in mid-sized Slovenian oak barrels. After aging the wine is bottled without filtering and is aged an additional 8 months in bottle.? | |||||
2001 Rampolla Vigna D'Alceo (750ml) |
$240.00
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| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| There can be few doubts that the 2001 D'Alceo is one of the greatest wines in the distinguished history of the estate, something which becomes immediately evident from the deep ruby color as well as the sweet, focused, and weighty nose with its important notes of ripe berry fruit, sage, rosemary, and classy oak. Rich, dense, deep, and layered, the sensual and potent palate is sheer joy, the maximum in fused power and elegance. Daniel Thomases | |||||
| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| Wow. Complex aromas of tobacco, berry and currant, with hints of mineral. Full-bodied, with superrefined tannins and a long, long finish. Very serious indeed. Best after 2007. | |||||
2001 Rinaldi Barolo Brunate (750ml)
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$115.00
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| Antonio Galloni 93 | |||||
| Rinaldi has produced a gem in his 2001 Barolo Brunate / Le Coste, which announces itself with an explosive nose of violets, spices, licorice, tar and sweet fruit. On the palate it offers much length and elegance in its layers of fruit, with the distinctly balsamic quality that is the hallmark of the wines from the Brunate cru. Those who appreciate traditionally made wines will not want to miss this outstanding effort, which is sure to age gracefully for several decades. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2031 | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92-95 | |||||
| Clear medium red. Perfumed, liqueur-like aromas of redcurrant, brown spices and rose petal. Highly concentrated, with strong fruit but also a lovely light touch, thanks to strong acidity. Complex inner-mouth flavors of flowers, tobacco and mocha. Finishes with firm tannins and lovely grip. Offers very strong potential. | |||||
2001 Sette Ponti, Oreno (750ml)
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$85.00
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| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| The 2001 Oreno is simply a great wine. An inky ruby with purple highlights, intensely expansive and sweet on a fruit-rich nose which is loaded with smoky tar and graphite notes, it is packed and powerful on the palate with a density and concentration which are cunningly concealed by the plush and caressing texture, the superb balance and exceptional length of the finish and aftertaste. Drink: 2005-2025. Daniel Thomases | |||||
2001 Tenuta di Belguardo, IGT (750ml)
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$55.00
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| Wine Spectator 94 | |||||
| Wow. Rich and powerful, with intense aromas of crushed raspberry, blackberry and just a hint of wood. Full-bodied and very rich in ripe tannins, with a long, rich fruit finish. Mazzei knows how to make serious wines. Proves that Maremma is an excellent region. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot. | |||||
2001 Villa le Prata Brunello (750ml)
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$58.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar | |||||
| "Full red-ruby. Quite reduced on the nose, with a dominant aroma of crushed blackberry. Sweet, dense and concentrated if a bit unrefined, with reduced flavors of dark berries, cherry and cola, complicated by smoke and meat. Very rich, old school Brunello with strong material and good backbone. Give this a good aeration if you plan to serve it anytime soon." | |||||
2002 Sassicaia (750ml)
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$175.00
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| Gambero Rosso 3 Glasses | |||||
| Less imposing in structure than usual, and matured in wood with more discretion, it has been crafted and honed with outstanding skill. There is no attempt to achieve concentration at all costs and even in this trying vintage, all the distinguishing characteristics of Sassicaia are there..this is a low-key, almost intimate, interpretation of the year that bears all the hallmarks of a truly great wine. Overarching elegance combines with sophisticated varietal aromatics and territorial character, evoked as always in a style that is hard to match elsewhere. | |||||
2003 Braida Barbera Al Suma (750ml)
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$80.00
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| Antonio Galloni 90 | |||||
| 2003 Barbera d?Asti ai SumaFully saturated violet. The 2003 is a touch more complex, with a huge nose of ripe fruit, chocolate, spices, licorice and toasted oak followed by masses of concentrated over-ripe dark fruit, in a full-bodied style that offers much persistence on the palate and finishes with considerable length. 90/drink now-2013, 08/05 | |||||
2003 Fuligni Brunello (750ml)
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$50.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 93 | |||||
| Medium red-ruby. Complex aromas and flavors of plum, redcurrant, tobacco and earth. Round, sweet and concentrated, with a fine-grained texture and considerable elegance. I like the sexy oak spice component here, which is in harmony with the wine's fruit. Finishes quite long, with well-buffered tannins. A beauty. | |||||
| Robert Parker 93 | |||||
| Fuligni's gorgeous 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is unquestionably one of the stars of the vintage. Made in a style that captures elements of both traditional and modern styles, it presents a very attractive array of ripe red fruits, smoke, tar and tobacco and toasted oak on a firm, classically-built frame. While it isn't quite as fresh as some of the other Brunellos from this part of the zone, its seamless texture and silky tannins make for a beautifully-balanced wine to enjoy now and over the next dozen years or so. This is just about as good as it gets in the tricky 2003 vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015. Antonio Galloni | |||||
2003 Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis (750ml-6pk) |
$975.00
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| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| "Sandrone¿s 2003 Barolo Cannubi Boschis reveals smoke, tar, licorice and dark plums with superb balance and a vibrant, engaging personality. Made in a sweeter, richer style than Le Vigne, its notable depth and well-integrated tannins make it one of the vintage¿s successes. I have a slight preference for Le Vigne over Cannubi Boschis today but both wines are among the finest in this vintage." Antonio Galloni | |||||
2003 Sassicaia (750ml)
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$175.00
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| Wine Spectator 92 | |||||
| Lots of raspberry and cherry on the nose. Full-bodied and chunky with lots of fruit and a long, velvety finish. Hints of new wood. Big and juicy Sassicaia. Very well done for the vintage. Best after 2008. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 93 | |||||
| Dark ruby-red. Appealing smoky, minerally aromas of red cherry, blackcurrant and plum, with a hint of truffle. Quite suave on entry, then smooth and fine-grained, with good mineral lift to the decidedly sweet red fruit flavors. This broad, rich and supple wine boasts tremendous length and silky-sweet tannins. A great Sassicaia that falls roughly between the '88 and the '85 in style at the similar stage of development, although I'm not sure the new vintage will attain the heights reached by those earlier wines. | |||||
| Wine & Spirits 96 | |||||
| Great terroirs often prove themselves in the most extreme vintages, as Sassicaia as done in the violent heat of 2003. The vineyard produced a supple, subtle and elegant wine. It's mostly a textural experience for now, a mass of pleasure hinting at flavors of black currat and smoky black tea. This is balanced t develop for 15 years or more. | |||||
2003 Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino (750ml)
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| FineWine International | |||||
| This a Brunello to enjoy now for its elegance and complexity. It has the classic Brunello nose of plums, cherry, and raspberries mixed with subtle spice notes. On the palate the flavors are supple and balanced, the tannins are soft and silky. The flavors are long and linger on the palate. Delightful in every way. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar | |||||
| "Good fresh red. Perfumed aromas of redcurrant, minerals and flowers, plus a whiff of dill. A juicy, spicy midweight with lively acidity intensifying its rather cool, medicinal flavors of bitter cherry and licorice. Finishes firmly tannic and a tad dry." | |||||
| Wine Spectator | |||||
| Full-bodied, with lots of spicy, dried fruit character. Tight, clean and spicy. Needs to open. | |||||
2003 Vecchie Terri di Montefila Anfiteatro (750ml)
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 93 | |||||
| Medium-full ruby. Morello cherry dominates the nose, with riper raspberry syrup and tobacco notes emerging with aeration. Inviting flavors of raspberry jam, Oolong tea and leather are framed by firm tannins, with the sweetness of the fruit giving this wine a distinctly mouthfilling quality. The long finish is nicely accented by dried fruit and fig flavors. | |||||
2004 Cerbaiona Brunello (750ml)
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$145.00
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| Robert Parker 97 | |||||
| The estate's 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is simply extraordinary. Enticing layers of mint, violets, black cherries, menthol and minerals lead to an explosive core of fruit. The wine continues to grow in the glass, showing off its first-class pedigree. Amazingly pure, textured and rich, this vivid, chiseled Brunello dazzles from start to finish, where balsamic notes make a final appearance. If forced to drink only one wine from Montalcino, I might very well choose Diego Molinari's sumptuous Brunello. This is an incredible wine! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. Diego Molinari's Brunellos are among the finest wines of Montalcino, and Italy, for that matter. This small vineyard is one of the most privileged spots in all of Tuscany. The property has been rumored to be for sale for some time, and the new owners, whoever they ultimately are, will have a very tall order in trying to match the level of these wines. I can only hope they succeed, because a world without the Brunellos of this jewel of an estate would be tragic. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 94 | |||||
| Bright, saturated dark red. High-pitched, perfumed aromas of crushed raspberry, pungent minerality and rose petal. Silky, suave and refined, with lovely clarity and class to the pure flavors of crushed red berries and flowers. Not as big as the 2001, and more dominated in the early going by treble notes, but this is wonderfully sappy and insinuating wine with a superb rising finish. Its almost liqueur-like red cherry flavor is joined by deeper notes of leather and earth-plus a suggestion of exotic flowers-after extended aeration. A beauty, and now routinely one of the best Brunellos of each new vintage. | |||||
2004 Il Poggione Brunello (750ml)
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| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| "The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is awesome. This finessed, regal Brunello flows onto the palate with seamless layers of perfumed fruit framed by silky, finessed tannins. The wine remains extremely primary at this stage, and its full range of aromas and flavors have yet to emerge, but the sheer pedigree of this Brunello is unmistakable. The elegant, refined finish lasts an eternity, and subtle notes of menthol, spices, licorice and leather add final notes of complexity. The estate?s 2004 Brunello is a wine to buy and bury in the deepest corner of the cellar. Brunello is never inexpensive, but this is the real deal, and in relative terms, it is one of the world?s great values in fine, cellar worthy wine. Incredibly, there are 18,000+ cases of the 2004 Brunello, so it should be fairly easy to source in various markets. The Brunello is made from four vineyards ranging from 250 to 400 meters in altitude, all in Sant?Angelo in Colle. The wines from the various vineyards were aged separately in French oak casks prior to being assembled and bottled." Antonio Galloni | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 92 | |||||
| "High quality and easy availability (more than 17,000 cases are made) make this Brunello a sure bet for consumers who love the rich tastes of Tuscany. The wine boasts an immediate and intense delivery of blackberry, cedar and pressed blue flowers. It has natural denseness and firmness that fuel a long and satisfying finish." | |||||
| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| "Has blackberry and coffee bean, with a hint of cream on the nose. Full-bodied and tight, with slightly austere and chewy tannins, but there is pretty, ripe fruit underneath it all." | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 93 | |||||
| "Good deep red. Sexy nose offers raspberry, spices, coconut, dried flowers, tobacco and potpourri: almost Lafite-like. Then suave, complex and energetic in the mouth, offering lovely vinosity to the sappy red fruit and floral flavors. Finishes long and vibrant, combining enticing sweetness and firm, saline grip. Really spreads out horizontally on the back." | |||||
2004 Lamborghini Campoleone (750ml)
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| Gambero Rosso 3 Glasses | |||||
| Lamborghini's Campoleone, a sangiovese-merlot blend from the Trasimeno hills, is a wine of pedigree which, like all thoroughbreds, can perform erratically, There's genius on the one hand and decadence on the other. When the year is right, the wine has few equals and goes beyond being impressive to take you by storm, and sometimes even knock you sideways. ..the '04 Campoleone is a deep ruby colour. The nose has extreme complexity and refinement, with small red and black berry fruit, nuances of new oak and swaths of balsam, all of which continually alternative and intermingle, to glorious effect. The palate is full of flesh, showing vibrant and deeply fruity, with a superb tannic weave. It has a clear stamp of Bordeaux about it. | |||||
| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| The 2004 Campoleone, the estate's signature wine, is simply gorgeous. This blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Merlot spent 12 months in French oak. It is a firmly structured wine with superb density on the palate, where layers of tobacco, dark cherries, earthiness, smoke, licorice and toasted oak all come to life. The tannins finish slightly dry and astringent, likely a result of an overly exuberant use of French oak. Still, this is a beautifully delineated, focused Campoleone. Antonio Galloni | |||||
2004 Mastrojanni Brunello, Vigna Schiena d'Asino (750ml) |
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 91 | |||||
| Bright, full red. Sexy red berries and mocha on the nose; lower-pitched than the normale initially but displayed higher-pitched notes of violet and bay leaf with extended aeration. Supple, suave and nicely delineated, even a bit clenched today, with a firm mineral underpinning to its deep raspberry and truffle flavors. The subtly long finish features very good grip thanks to sweet but firm tannins and sound acids. Shows more obvious soil tones than the basic bottling, but I like that wine's floral and spicy treble notes. This producer excelled in 2004. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| Very beautiful and perfumed, with ripe strawberry and rose. Full, with superfine tannins and wonderful balance. Very long and refined. | |||||
2004 Poggione Brunello (750ml)
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| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is awesome. This finessed, regal Brunello flows onto the palate with seamless layers of perfumed fruit framed by silky, finessed tannins. The wine remains extremely primary at this stage, and its full range of aromas and flavors have yet to emerge, but the sheer pedigree of this Brunello is unmistakable. The elegant, refined finish lasts an eternity, and subtle notes of menthol, spices, licorice and leather add final notes of complexity. The estate¿s 2004 Brunello is a wine to buy and bury in the deepest corner of the cellar. Brunello is never inexpensive, but this is the real deal, and in relative terms, it is one of the world¿s great values in fine, cellar worthy wine. Incredibly, there are 18,000+ cases of the 2004 Brunello, so it should be fairly easy to source in various markets. The Brunello is made from four vineyards ranging from 250 to 400 meters in altitude, all in Sant¿Angelo in Colle. The wines from the various vineyards were aged separately in French oak casks prior to being assembled and bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2034. Antonio Galloni I was completely blown away by the wines I tasted from Il Poggione this year. Readers who want to experience first-class Sangiovese from Montalcino won¿t want to miss these exceptional wines. Winemaker Fabrizio Bindocci and his team have done an exceptional job for which they deserve all the praise in the world. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 93 | |||||
| Good deep red. Sexy nose offers raspberry, spices, coconut, dried flowers, tobacco and potpourri: almost Lafite-like. Then suave, complex and energetic in the mouth, offering lovely vinosity to the sappy red fruit and floral flavors. Finishes long and vibrant, combining enticing sweetness and firm, saline grip. Really spreads out horizontally on the back. | |||||
2004 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco Rocche (750ml) |
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| Robert Parker 93+ | |||||
| The 2004 Barolo Rocche is simply beautiful. Super-ripe red fruits, sweet roses and spices emerge from this gorgeous Barolo. Silky tannins caress the fruit all the way through to the long, deeply satisfying finish. I can't remember the last time I tasted such an impeccably balanced and complete Barolo from Ratti. In 2004, the Rocche has it all! Antonio Galloni | |||||
| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| Beautiful aromas of blackberry and mineral follow through to a full body, with very well-integrated tannins and chocolate, bright fruit and mineral on the finish. Long and gorgeous. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 93 | |||||
| Full red-ruby. Wild black cherry and mocha on the explosive nose; this is downright Burgundian. Full, lush and broad; an outsized wine with terrific verve and sappy depth. Offers lovely purity of fruit, along with excellent volume, sweetness and balance. The tannins seem suaver than those of the Conca-or is there simply more buffering fruit and fat here? "We're finally getting body in this wine, through better control of vine yields and greater concentration," notes Pietro, who finds this vintage to be bigger than the '01 and comparable to the '98 Rocche, which he considers to be great. This is from a southwest-facing parcel planted on sandy soil, whereas the Conca faces southeast and features more blue clay. These vines are between 40 and 50 years of age. | |||||