Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapesNebbiolo and Sangioveseare used to make some of the finest Italian wines, including Barolo, Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. Still, Italy is home to dozens of wine grape varieties, with important wines being made from Corvina, Barbera, Cortese, Moscato and traditionally French varietals. The major wine regions include Piedmont,
Reviews WS 94 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. WE 90 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. Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because
Seghesio Barbera D' Alba 2006 Piemonte Italy Stephen Tanzer 91 "Bright, full ruby. Superripe aromas of black cherry, blueberry and bitter chocolate. Rich, deep and rather powerful (14.5% alcohol), with superb sweetness to its strong fruit. A major mouthful of sweet, ripe barbera but with enough acidity to give life to its lush texture." Find other wines from Seghesio Case: $191.40 Item Number: 5543 Martinborough New Zealand W&S: Ciacci Piccolomini 'Pianrosso' Brunello Montalcino 2003 Piedmont Italy $49.95
Reviews WS 91 Wine Spectator Aromas of blackberry, roasted meat and dried flowers. Full-bodied, juicy and chewy with lots going on in the glass. This has excellent structure. Best after 2009. WA 90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Reviewer, Antonio Galloni - The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino shows the powerful, masculine side of Sangiovese from Montalcino. It opens with a nuanced nose followed by expressive dark cherry, smoke and underbrush flavors on a full-bodied frame, with outstanding length and fine
Reviews WS 91 Wine Spectator Has dried cherry and berry aromas, with hints of flowers, following through to a full body, with silky tannins and a delicate finish. A little reserved, but there's lots of fresh fruit and racy acidity. Best after 2010. WE 90 Wine Enthusiast Pian delle Vigne's 2004 Brunello is worlds apart from the scorching hot 2003 vintage, so different, in fact, the wine seems utterly reborn. You can smell those hallmark Sangiovese aromas: cherry, blue flower and wet earth, and taste the
Reviews WS 100 Wine Spectator Mind-blowing aromas of crushed berries, meat, blackberry and violet. Full-bodied, with layers of incredibly velvety tannins and a long, long finish. This is so complex and long, and the mouthfeel is spellbinding. Develops wonderfully in the glass, becoming more and more rich with air. One of the greatest Brunellos I have ever tasted. Best after 2012. WA 96 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Reviewer, Antonio Galloni - Richly sumptuous and elegant, it reveals a compelling array of
Reviews WS 98 Wine Spectator Black hued, with intense aromas of crushed berries and licorice with hints of oak. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit, velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Superb. One of the best Brunellos I have had in a long time. Best after 2010. Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapesNebbiolo and Sangioveseare used to make some of the finest Italian
Reviews WS 95 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. This is the wine of the vintage. Best after 2010. WS 91 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Reviewer, Antonio Galloni - Valdicava's 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is a big, brooding effort loaded with black cherries, smoke, tar and earthiness. This expressive, powerful
Reviews WS 93 Wine Spectator Raisiny, with lots of dried flowers. Full-bodied, big and velvety, with loads of fruit and a long, long finish. The best ever from this producer. Best after 2010. WA 90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Reviewer, Antonio Galloni - With its expressive nose and deep layers of smoke, earthiness, tar and plummy dark fruit, the deeply-colored 2001 Brunello di Montalcino exudes notable concentration on the palate in a backward, potent style. It is full-bodied, firmly structured
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Reviews WS 91 Wine Spectator Intense aromas of spice, berry and raisin with hints of violets. Full-bodied and very chewy with lots of tannins and a medium finish. Very four square and structured. Best after 2008. WA 90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Reviewer, Antonio Galloni - With its expressive nose and deep layers of smoke, earthiness, tar and plummy dark fruit, the deeply-colored 2001 Brunello di Montalcino exudes notable concentration on the palate in a backward, potent style. It is full-bodied,
Reviews WS 92 Wine Spectator Aromas of blackberry, with a dried floral undertone. Full-bodied, with balanced and silky tannins and beautiful fruit and spices in the aftertaste. Best after 2010. Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapesNebbiolo and Sangioveseare used to make some of the finest Italian wines, including Barolo, Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. Still, Italy
Reviews WS 97 Wine Spectator Dark color with intense blackberry, chocolate and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied and ultravelvety, with caressing tannins. Vanilla, chocolate and berry. Goes on for minutes. Best after 2010. IWC 96 Stephen Tanzer's IWC 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,
Reviews WS 96 Wine Spectator Offers crushed berries, with flowers and sandalwood. The nose is reserved, but interesting. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. Very tight and stylish. Racy and powerful. Needs time. Best after 2011. Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapesNebbiolo and Sangioveseare used to make some of the finest Italian wines, including
Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapesNebbiolo and Sangioveseare used to make some of the finest Italian wines, including Barolo, Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. Still, Italy is home to dozens of wine grape varieties, with important wines being made from Corvina, Barbera, Cortese, Moscato and traditionally French varietals. The major wine regions include Piedmont,
Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapesNebbiolo and Sangioveseare used to make some of the finest Italian wines, including Barolo, Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. Still, Italy is home to dozens of wine grape varieties, with important wines being made from Corvina, Barbera, Cortese, Moscato and traditionally French varietals. The major wine regions include Piedmont,
Rosso di Montalcino Rosso di Montalcino Vino ottenuto da uve di Brunello, provenienti da una delle zone migliori del territorio montalcinese affinato per alcuni mesi in botti di rovere di Slavonia ed Allier di piccola e media capacità ; vino dal medio invecchiamento, si consiglia di servire ad una temperatura di 18-20° C, abbinandolo a carni rosse, formaggi stagionati, salumi, primi piatti con sughi a base di carne. [ Alto Adige DOC | 2008 | Rosso | 75 cl ] [ Valpolicella Superiore DOC | 2007 | Rosso | 75 cl
Reviews WS 98 Wine Spectator Complex aromas of grilled meat and cherry, with hints of cedar and tobacco turning to plums and flowers. Full-bodied and extremely well-structured, with well-integrated tannins and ripe and concentrated fruit. Superbly made. Best after 2004. WS 97 Wine Spectator Dark ruby and red color. Blackberry, licorice and grilled meat aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of beautiful tannins and fresh ripe fruit and sliced mushroom. Very, very long. So powerful and rich, yet racy and
Reviews WS 96 Wine Spectator The most stylish wine in the tasting, with black truffles, berries and cedar aromas. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long opulent aftertaste. Gorgeous. Drink now through 2012.--1990 Tuscany retrospective, October 2000. WA 94 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Altesino's two sensational 1990 Brunellos, the Brunello di Montalcino and the Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli, offer intense perfumes of jammy cherry fruit, tobacco, smoke, herbs, and licorice, immense richness and
Reviews WS 97 Wine Spectator Aromas of blackberry, licorice and tar. Full-bodied, with silky tannins, great mouthfeel and a caressing finish that's long and exciting. Builds and builds on the palate. Very close to the legendary 1997. Best after 2010. Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapesNebbiolo and Sangioveseare used to make some of the finest Italian wines, including
Reviews WS 95 Wine Spectator Blueberry, grape and light raisin aromas follow through to a full body, with Indian spices, berries and cloves. Very long and flavorful, yet balanced and pretty. Loads going on here. Best from 2010 through 2015. Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapesNebbiolo and Sangioveseare used to make some of the finest Italian wines, including Barolo,
Reviews WS 95 Wine Spectator 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. Additional Information Sub-Region : Tuscany Once internationally ill reputed for producing an ocean of mediocre red wine, Tuscany has regained its place in the sun by focusing on quality rather than quantity. Red wine grapes, particularly Sangiovese, dominate
Reviews WE 91 Wine Enthusiast A smoky, charcoal quality is rendered broader thanks to sour cherry, herbal or menthol notes, plum and toasted wood. Gripping tannins give solid structure but ride out smooth on the finish. This young estate made its debut just a few years ago with its 1997 Brunello. Fossacolle makes pretty, contemporary-styled wines from its four hectares of vineyards located in the Tavernelle hamlet towards the southwestern part of the zone. WS 91 Wine Spectator Fantastic aromas of black
tuscany, piedmont, brunello, chianti classico, rosso, sicily, amarone, prosecco, barolo, barbaresco, dal forno, ruffino, antinori, tignanello
Reviews WS 92 Wine Spectator Ripe, focused and generous, with currant, blackberry and plum aromas and flavors layered with spicy oak, toast and anise. Complete, rich and balanced. The tannins are soft enough to want only until 1995 to '97 for this Italian Cabernet to show its best. Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapesNebbiolo and Sangioveseare used to make some of the
Reviews WS 95 Wine Spectator Stunning. Black in color, velvety in texture, ripe, sweet and bursting with black currant and blackberry aromas and flavors accented by subtle smoke, vanilla and spicy oak accents, this full-bodied wine just waltzes around your palate. The acidity, toasted oak and pure, fresh fruit keep the wine dancing on the firm finish. Best from 2003 through 2012. Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the
Reviews WA 95 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Reviewer, Antonio Galloni - The estates 2004 Cepparello (100% Sangiovese aged in French oak, 1/3 new) was made from minuscule yields of just 600 grams per plant and is even better than the 2003. It exhibits a livelier color, fresher aromatics and a nuanced personality, all the products of a more balanced growing season. It boasts layers of vibrant fruit intermingled with subtle mineral and licorice notes, showing outstanding length on the palate and fine, noble
Reviews WA 94 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Reviewer, Antonio Galloni - The 2003 Cepparello (100% Sangiovese aged in French oak, 1/3 new) opens with an intense nose of very ripe fruit and sweet toasted oak. Round and supple on the palate, it presents terrific balance in its expression of the hot vintage while preserving a surprising amount of freshness. It may not quite have the finesse of the 2004, but that is really splitting hairs at this high level of achievement. It is an awesome effort from the
Reviews WS 97 Wine Spectator Monumental, with masses of blackberry, coffee, berry and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of ripe tannins. Goes on and on. Builds on the palate. I have never tasted a greater wine from here. Better than 1997. Best after 2007. WA 93-94 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Reviewer, Neal Martin - A lovely pure raspberry and cranberry nose. Lots of glycerin, rich and sensuous. Wonderful definition. The palate is rich with great poise and breeding. Well-balanced, quite feminine
Additional Information Region : Italy As the worlds top wine-exporter, Italy is an important wine region both because of the amount and quality of wines produced. Just two grapesNebbiolo and Sangioveseare used to make some of the finest Italian wines, including Barolo, Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. Still, Italy is home to dozens of wine grape varieties, with important wines being made from Corvina, Barbera, Cortese, Moscato and traditionally French varietals. The major wine regions include Piedmont,