94/100 » PODERE POGGIO SCALETTE | 2008 IL CARBONAIONE • "This is very intense, with blueberry and blackberry aromas and flavors. Full and velvety, with polished tannins and a long intense finish. Give this at least three to four years to come around".

93/100 » MOCALI | 2008 MIRUS • "A wine with an immense amount of blackberry, toasted oak and chocolate character. Full and velvety with lots of fruit and tannins. Very rich and beautiful. Better in 2013".

93/100 » IL PARADISO DI FRASSINA | 2007 12 UVE • "Fascinating aromas of caramel and berries with hints of dried fruits. Full bodied, with ripe tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. A joy to taste. So good now but will be better in a couple of years. Made from organic grapes. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cesanese, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Ancelotta, Alicante, Cabernet Franc, Tannat, and Canaiolo".

92/100 » PANIOLE | 2009 L'ARTISTA • "Aromas of spices, dried fruits and chocolate follow through to a full body, with lots of fruit and ripe tannins and a flavorful finish. So good and generous now to drink. Made from organic grapes".

92/100 » PANIOLE | 2007 EMINEO • "Wonderful aromas of dried fruits and hints of chocolate and spices. Full bodied, with silky tannins and a gorgeous finish. Racy and refined. Made from organic grapes. Why wait?"

92/100 » IL PARADISO DI FRASSINA | 2006 12 UVE • "A wine with lots of dried fruits and spices with hints of dark chocolate. Full bodied, with velvety tannins and a fruity finish. Give it time. Better in 2013. Made from organic grapes. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cesanese, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Ancelotta, Alicante, Cabernet Franc, Tannat, and Canaiolo".

96/100 » IL PARADISO DI FRASSINA | 2006 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO • "I love the decadence and richness here with dark fruits, meat and very ripe plums. Full bodied, with a dense and beautiful palate. Ripe black cherries, with flowers. Such pure fruit. Powerful tannins, yet polished and elegant. Beautiful length. Give it three to four years of bottle age. This is phenomenal and made from organic grapes".

93/100 » POGGIO NARDONE | 2006 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO • "Amazing aromas of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and grilled meat rind. Full bodied, with a solid core of fruit and ripe tannins. Exotic and intense. Wonderful ripe fruit. Give it three to four years".

91/100 » MOCALI | 2006 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO • "Plum and ripe berry aromas and flavors, with hints of flowers and spices. Medium to full body, with fine tannins. And very good fruit. Best after 2013." $$

91/100 » MOCALI | 2006 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO VIGNA DELLE RAUNATE • "Lots of dried flowers, with dark fruits on the nose. Blackberries too. Full body, with spices, berries and dark chocolate on the palate. A little raisiny at the finish. Ready in a year or two for some good drinking." $$