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88 items in Tuscany
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 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 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 Fuligni Brunello (750ml)
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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 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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$45.00
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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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$55.00
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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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$60.00
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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 Mastrojanni Brunello, Vigna Schiena d'Asino (750ml) |
$109.00
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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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$80.00
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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 Salvioni Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) |
$190.00
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| Robert Parker 96 | |||||
| Salvioni's 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is made in a style that brilliantly reconciles a modern approach in the vineyards (tiny yields, full phenolic ripeness) with a traditional approach to winemaking (long macerations, cask aging). An explosive, super-ripe wine, this Brunello flows from the glass with mesmerizing richness and stunning balance. The gorgeous red fruit carries through all the way to the finish, where flowers, tobacco and spices add further complexity. In many ways, Salvioni's Brunello di Montalcino is the region's equivalent to Giacomo Conterno's Barolo Cascina Francia, a wine with which it shares many attributes. Simply put, this is a gem from Giulio Salvioni, and it is not to missed! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. Antonio Galloni | |||||
2004 Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino (750ml)
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$55.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| The 2004 vintage is a Brunello of a very different personality. The flavors are riper darker hued and the nose more subdued at this point in its evolution. But the intensity of those flavors and their length reflect the superb vintage that Tuscany, and Brunello in particular, experienced in 2004. This is a wine to put away for a decade or more. You won't reget the investment. | |||||
2004 Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva (750ml-4pk) |
$157.00
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| Robert Parker 89 | |||||
| The 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva (100% Sangiovese) presents black cherries, smoke and earthiness on a round, soft-textured frame, with a powerful personality, excellent length and fine tannins. It spent two years in a combination of Slavonian oak casks and smaller French oak barrels. | |||||
| Wine & Spirits 93 | |||||
2005 Antinori, Tignanello (750ml) |
$120.00
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| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| 'Antinori has turned out a very beautiful Tignanello in 2005. The wine possesses perfumed, well-articulated aromatics that meld into a soft, generous core of ripe red fruits. Smoke, mineral, tobacco and spice overtones develop in the glass with air. To be sure, this is a relatively slender Tignanello, and while it doesn¿t have the qualities of the superb 2004, it does have the balance to age gracefully for the next decade or so." Antonio Galloni | |||||
| Wine Spectator 92 | |||||
| Pretty and fresh aromas of flowers, berry and licorice. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a solid core of fruit. Very pretty and balanced. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. | |||||
2005 Petrolo Galatrona (750ml)
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$75.00
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| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| Intense aromas of violet and other flowers, with hints of blackberry, currant and blueberry. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and a long finish of fruit and chocolate. Not the 2004, but excellent nonetheless. Merlot. | |||||
2005 Sesta di Sopra Brunello (750ml)
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$55.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 90 | |||||
| "Deep red, quite dark for 2005 Brunello. Ripe black cherry, sweet spices, minerals and licorice on the nose, plus a whiff of alcohol. Dense, rich and creamy, with flavors similar to the aromas. A saline undercurrent and a hint of blackberry syrup contribute complexity. Finishes creamy-smooth and long, with lingering notes of black pepper and balsamic vinegar. Bigger than most other '05s and bordering on overripe, this is not my preferred style of Brunello, but many readers will love it." | |||||
| Robert Parker 93 | |||||
| "The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and powerful as masses of black cherries, plums, tar and licorice emerge from the glass. This is an especially dense, full-throttle Brunello in a vintage that yielded decidedly smaller-scaled wines. The intensity of the fruit carries all the way through to the finish without losing an ounce of vitality. This is impressive stuff! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. Sesta di Sopra has produced one of the finest Brunellos in 2005. Sadly, there are only 4,500 bottles to go around, as the vineyard covers just one hectare." | |||||
2005 Tenuta di Biserno, Il Pino (750ml) |
$87.00
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| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| This is very classy on the nose, with subtle aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and flowers. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Refined and very pretty. | |||||
| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| "Il Pino di Biserno is simply beautiful. It possesses outstanding clarity in its aromatics and ripe fruit. Notes of smoke, licorice and tar dance on the palate as this sexy wine continues to reveal new shades of its personality with every taste...this is an elegant, refined wine in every way." - Antonio Galloni | |||||
| Wine News 95 | |||||
| "Medium ruby hue. Pauillac-like aromas of black currant, citrus peel and graphite are perfectly charming and show no herbaceousness. Well-integrated flavors of blackberry, dried herbs and spicy cedar offer hints of mocha. Elegant close." | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 93 | |||||
| "This Bordeaux-inspired blend (2005 is the second vintage made) represents the collaborative effort of Lodovico Antinori and Michel Rolland. You'll get clear berry fruit, green peppercorn, dried herbs and smoky oak tones. The estate's flagship wine, Biserno, will be released later this year, and expect great things from this duo in years to come as the estate matures." | |||||
2006 Antinori, Guado al Tasso (750ml)
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$75.00
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| Robert Parker 91 | |||||
| Antinori's 2006 Guado al Tasso is a dark, sensual beauty imbued with the essence of black pepper, earthiness and dark fruit. Today the wine remains quite fresh and in need of further bottle age. As outstanding as the Guado al Tasso is, it doesn¿t quite have the level of fleshiness and depth that is found in so many wines from Bolgheri in 2006. Guado al Tasso is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Syrah. | |||||
2006 Cerbaiona Brunello (750ml)
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$195.00
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| Robert Parker 98 | |||||
| "The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino literally explodes onto the palate with masses of dark cherries, plums, wild herbs, menthol and spices. Hard candy and gorgeous inner perfume emerge from a sweet, ripe and totally expressive core. The finish is elegant, decisive and eternal. At times the Cerbaiona 2006 has been surprisingly dark and weighty while other tastings have shown the more finessed side of the wine. Either way, it is a Brunello to buy and bury in the deepest corner of the cellar. It is a mythical, legendary wine in the making. The Brunello spent 40 months in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031." | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 95 | |||||
| Bright medium red. Explosive aromas of crushed red cherry, raspberry, exotic flowers, minerals and incense. Like liquid silk in the mouth, with penetrating floral perfume and lift thanks to strong acidity. Wonderfully floral, gripping sangiovese with intense sour cherry and raspberry fruit carrying through to the juicy, extremely long finish. Reminiscent of a top Chambolle-Musigny, and built to reward aging. | |||||
2006 Cerbaiona Brunello (750ml-6pk)
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$1,170.00
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| Robert Parker 98 | |||||
| "The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino literally explodes onto the palate with masses of dark cherries, plums, wild herbs, menthol and spices. Hard candy and gorgeous inner perfume emerge from a sweet, ripe and totally expressive core. The finish is elegant, decisive and eternal. At times the Cerbaiona 2006 has been surprisingly dark and weighty while other tastings have shown the more finessed side of the wine. Either way, it is a Brunello to buy and bury in the deepest corner of the cellar. It is a mythical, legendary wine in the making. The Brunello spent 40 months in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031." | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 95 | |||||
| Bright medium red. Explosive aromas of crushed red cherry, raspberry, exotic flowers, minerals and incense. Like liquid silk in the mouth, with penetrating floral perfume and lift thanks to strong acidity. Wonderfully floral, gripping sangiovese with intense sour cherry and raspberry fruit carrying through to the juicy, extremely long finish. Reminiscent of a top Chambolle-Musigny, and built to reward aging. | |||||
2006 Pacenti Brunello (750ml) |
$80.00
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| Wine Spectator 95 | |||||
| "An iron streak runs through the middle of this firmly structured Brunello, leading to core flavors of black cherry, tobacco and wild herbs. This stays taut and racy through the finish, but needs time to soften its tannins." | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 94 | |||||
| "This is a gorgeous expression from Montalcino that opens with opulent and beautiful aromas of dark chocolate, ripe cherry, leather and barbecue smoke. The wine is immensely rich and succulent at its core and creamy, velvety density marks the luscious fade." | |||||
| Robert Parker 96 | |||||
| "The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino saturates the palate with deep layers of dark red fruit, violets, new leather and spices. The aromas and flavors grow beautifully with air, showing remarkable intensity all the way through to the expansive, textured finish. This is a brilliant effort from Giancarlo Pacenti. The Brunello saw 18-20 days on the skins, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, of which roughly 80% were new. The vineyard sources are approximately 4.5 hectares in Sant?Angelo and Piancornello (in the south of Montalcino) and 5 hectares in Pelagrilli (in the north). Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026. Giancarlo Pacenti continues to make some of the most brilliant, textured wines in Montalcino. His 2006s are superb." Antonio Galloni | |||||
2006 Petrolo Galatrona (750ml)
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| Robert Parker 96 | |||||
| The estate's 2006 Galatrona (100% Merlot) is especially large-scaled in this vintage, with tons of super-ripe dark fruit, new leather, spices and minerals. The Galatrona presents an intriguing combination of soft-textured, generous fruit wedded to sheer power in a sumptuous, full-bodied style. The tannins are present, but the wine's sheer density creates an impression of seamless opulence. This immensely rewarding Galatrona should continue to develop beautifully in bottle. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 98 | |||||
| Stunning, with ripe tannins and blueberry, dark chocolate and toast flavors. Lasts for minutes on the palate. Merlot. | |||||
2008 Ornellaia (750ml-6pk)
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| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| "Pure flavors of black cherry, blackberry and coffee are enmeshed in the dense texture of this red, which is polished and beautifully balanced, in an international style, with fine length." | |||||
| Antonio Galloni 96+ | |||||
| "The 2008 Ornellaia has really come together beautifully over the last few months. Up until fairly recently it was a tightly wound, inaccessible wine, but it has begun to blossom quite nicely. The 2008 is a cool, inward Ornellaia graced with exquisite finesse in its dark fruit, mocha, licorice, tar and spices. I especially like the minerality and focus. There is a fabulous balance between the tannins of this structured, powerful vintage, but with gorgeous fleshiness and pliancy that makes the wine very attractive, even at this early stage. It will be fascinating to watch the 2008 develop over the coming years and decades. The 2008 growing season was marked by a rainy, wet spring which resulted in an irregular flowering and naturally low yields. The summer was hot, but temperatures cooled towards the end of the summer, particularly at night, so important for the development of color, aromatics and full phenolic ripeness in varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a big, massively structured Ornellaia built for the cellar. In 2008 the blend is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The 2008 Ornellaia spent about 20 months in French oak barrels, 70% new." A. Galloni- Wine Advocate | |||||
2008 Ornellaia (750ml)
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| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| "Pure flavors of black cherry, blackberry and coffee are enmeshed in the dense texture of this red, which is polished and beautifully balanced, in an international style, with fine length." | |||||
| Antonio Galloni 96+ | |||||
| "The 2008 Ornellaia has really come together beautifully over the last few months. Up until fairly recently it was a tightly wound, inaccessible wine, but it has begun to blossom quite nicely. The 2008 is a cool, inward Ornellaia graced with exquisite finesse in its dark fruit, mocha, licorice, tar and spices. I especially like the minerality and focus. There is a fabulous balance between the tannins of this structured, powerful vintage, but with gorgeous fleshiness and pliancy that makes the wine very attractive, even at this early stage. It will be fascinating to watch the 2008 develop over the coming years and decades. The 2008 growing season was marked by a rainy, wet spring which resulted in an irregular flowering and naturally low yields. The summer was hot, but temperatures cooled towards the end of the summer, particularly at night, so important for the development of color, aromatics and full phenolic ripeness in varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a big, massively structured Ornellaia built for the cellar. In 2008 the blend is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The 2008 Ornellaia spent about 20 months in French oak barrels, 70% new." A. Galloni- Wine Advocate | |||||
2008 Sassicaia (750ml)
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| Wine Spectator 97 | |||||
| Robert Parker 97 | |||||
| The 2008 Sassicaia is a rich, deep wine imbued with notable class in its black cherries, plums, grilled herbs, minerals and smoke. The 2008 is a decidedly buttoned-up, firm Sassicaia that is currently holding back much of its potential, unlike the 2006 and 2007, both of which were far more obvious wines. Readers who can afford to wait will be treated to a sublime wine once this settles down in bottle. Muscular, firm tannins frame the exquisite finish in this dark, implosive Sassicaia. The 2008 Sassicaia is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The wine spent 24 months in French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038. Antonio Galloi | |||||
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