Tuscany

Wine Spectator 92WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 31"A powerful and opulent style, this red displays ripe cherry, black currant, violet and tobacco aromas and flavors. The tannins are gripping on the finish, which lingers with sweet fruit and mineral accents. Well-proportioned. Best from 2014 through 2021.

International Wine Cellar 92"Good dark ruby. Aromas of dark cherry, blueberry, milk chocolate and pepper are lifted by an intense violet note. Pliant, concentrated and sweet, with luscious red fruit and dark berry flavors. Finishes with strong but well integrated tannins and good acid lift. A

Wine Enthusiast 95"A big, opulent pleasure bomb with lavish layers, loaded thickly on top of each other. Chocolate fudge, dark cherry, blackberry preserves, rum cake, prune, exotic spice, pipe tobacco, cola, hummus and leather. Huge personality and intensity. Staying power too. All that density

Wine Advocate 92"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni is a huge wine bursting with dark red cherries, plums, licorice, new leather and spices. This is an especially big, voluminous style built on extroverted fruit and sheer richness, but it all works. The weight of the vintage comes

Wine Enthusiast 92“This special commemorative bottle celebrates the 60th anniversary (1947–2007) of one of Italy’s flagship wines. The characteristic aromas of Sangiovese come through loud and clear in the form of bright pulses of wild berry, blue flower, light spice and dried tobacco. The wine is

Robert Parker 94+"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is beautiful. A large-scaled, opulent wine, the 2007 captures the personality of the vintage while retaining fabulous balance and proportion. Layers of dark fruit, mocha, spices and new leather build effortlessly to the huge, palate staining

Wine Advocate 90"The 2009 Villa Antinori is a pretty, mid-weight wine laced with dark red berries, flowers and sweet spices. Nothing in particular stands out, just the wine’s lovely depth, balance and overall sense of harmony. This is a fabulous wine for the money. Anticipated maturity:

Wine Spectator 90"Notes of blackberry and black cherry are accented by tobacco and spice in this concentrated red, which is fresh and lively, with a firm finish. Drink now through 2014." ~ BS"This wine, made from 100% Sangiovese, comes from a variety of young vineyards located in different

Wine Spectator 93 WS TOP 100 2011 Rank 79"Already harmonious and supple, this red offers black cherry, raspberry and floral flavors, showing both intensity and finesse. Bright and focused, with refined tannins and a lingering aftertaste that echoes berry and spice. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and

Wine Advocate 93 "The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is flashy, open and totally seductive. Tobacco, smoke, licorice and crushed flowers are some of the notes that are woven together in this supple, juicy Brunello. The Colombina’s Brunelli are typically accessible when young, but the 2007 is

James Suckling 97" This is not the perfect 100-point 2006, but damn close. Loads of black cherries and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with a beautiful core of fruit. Long and gorgeous finish. This is so long and beautiful to taste. Lasts for minutes. Try after 2015."Wine Advocate 95+"The

Wine Spectator 88"An approachable, fruit-laden red boasting cherry, raspberry and floral aromas and flavors. Not complex, but tasty and moderately long. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now. " –BS

International Wine Cellar 96"Good full red with a palish rim. Pure, superripe aromas of red cherry, violet, iodine and nutmeg. Superrich, highly concentrated and seamless, with densely packed flavors of raspberry, dark plum and marzipan. Finishes creamy-rich and explosively long, with a pretty

Wine Advocate 92"The 2009 Carmignano Il Sasso is striking. Freshly cut flowers, red berries, spices and mint are all woven together nicely in this vibrant, perfumed Carmignano. Layers of fruit build to an intense, mineral-laced finish. Il Sasso is mostly Sangiovese, with some Cabernet Sauvignon

"Pale, straw yellow color. Delicate white fruit and apple aromas. Flavors are offset by notes of acacia blossoms and almonds. The texture is crisp and vibrant with a well-balanced, bright acidity and a clean, fresh finish." ~ Winery notes

Wine Advocate 94"The 2009 Ampeleia is the most striking wine I have ever tasted from Ampeleia. A blast of rich, dark fruit hits the palate, followed by exotic espresso, sage and sweet spices. There is a wild, unrestrained quality to the 2009 that separates it from most wines being made on the

Wine Advocate 93 "The 2008 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia bursts from the glass with an exotic melange of tar, espresso, black cherries, spices and licorice. The 2008 isn’t a huge Piaggia, at least not in relative terms, but rather it is a wine that impresses for its gorgeous inner perfume and

Wine Spectator 90"This limited production wine is sourced from Rocca delle Macie’s single Tenuta Sant’Alfonso vineyard, situated in an area that comprises portions of two bordering communes: Castellina (Chianti Classico) and Poggibonsi (Chianti). Black currant, violet, black cherry and licorice

Wine Advocate 90" The 2009 Zingari is a fleshy, generous wine graced with expressive fruit. Sweet, floral notes add length and brightness to the long, caressing finish. This shows great depth without coming across heavy, quite a rarity in Bolgheri. The blend is equal parts Merlot, Sangiovese,

Wine Advocate 91"The 2009 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano presents gorgeous balance and refinement from the very first taste. Firm tannins provide the backdrop as the 2009 Vino Nobile opens up in the glass. Sweet dark cherries, menthol and licorice are woven together nicely in this firm, harmonious

"Lagone has a warm deep red colour close to purple. Delicate aromas of Mediterranean wood and vanilla emphasize the structured and elegant taste with intense notes of wild berries, ripe juicy sour cherries and hints of sweet spices that leave the palate satisfied and pleasantly sweet and dry. Tibor

Wine Enthusiast 88"A fruit bomb, this red exudes candied violet, black currant pâte de fruit and spice flavors. Pleasant, if lacking purity and a sense of place. Moderate length. Drink now through 2016. 12,500 cases imported." ~ BS"Brilliant ruby red. Intense red fruit aromas of ripe cherry,

Wine Spectator 92"Black cherry and currant flavors are accented by violet notes in this structured, muscular red. This shows density and grip, as the spice- and mineral-accented finish lingers. Best from 2014 through 2020. 16,666 cases made."~ BS

Wine Spectator 90"Squarely in the Italian camp, with a sour cherry component to the mix of flavors, including black currant and raspberry. This red also shows good acidity and firm yet well-integrated tannins, with fine length. Best from 2013 through 2020."~BS

"Intense ruby red color. Fresh aromas and flavors of cassis, plum, and cherry with hints of green bell pepper. Well structured with balanced acidity." ~Winery Notes