92/100 » IL CARBONAIONE 2008 • "An extracted style, dark and jammy, showing blackberry, plum and oak spice flavors. This is fresh and impressive for its concentration, if a bit rigid on the finish now. Be patient. Sangiovese. Best from 2014 through 2024". –BS

91/100 » TIERI DEL FULA 2006 • "Toward the lean and sinewy side, yet with focused cherry, blackberry, leather and mineral flavors. This is tight on the finish and balanced in a linear, tensile way. The long aftertaste features spice and mineral notes. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2013 through 2023.”

87/100 » CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2007 • "There's a core of cherry here, along with tobacco and leather flavors as much as fruit. This is firm and on the austere side, particularly the finish. Drink now through 2015.”

86/100 » CHIANTI CLASSICO 2007 • "Cherry and chocolate notes prevail, as a touch of tobacco adds spice to this firmly structured red. On the austere side, with a dry finish. Drink now through 2013."

93/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2006 • "Lovely tobacco, tar, leather and dried cherry aromas and flavors mark this Brunello, which is sweet and tannic, the two components playing off each other through the finish. This has excellent harmony and a long aftertaste. Best from 2013 through 2026. 4,000 cases made.” --BS

90/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO "VIGNA DELLE RAUNATE" 2006 • " A touch of new oak lends spice, sweetness and polish to this silky red. Cherry and blackberry flavors also prevail, but just when you think this is on the soft side, the firm, tannic structure shows itself, with a slightly dry finish. Best from 2013 through 2022. 300 cases made .” --BS (Jun. 30, 2011 issue )

90/100 » ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2009 • "This racy version features aromas and flavors of violet and raspberry, with terrific harmony and energy. Packs a bit of heat on the finish, but the purity and intensity are enticing. Drink now through 2014. 2,000 cases made." --BS (Sept. 15, 2011 issue )

88/100 » FOSSETTI 2009 • "A mix of cherry, licorice and spice flavors are backed by a moderately firm structure. Just a touch hot on the finish. Sangiovese Grosso. Best from 2012 through 2018. 1,250 cases made." --BS (Oct. 15, 2011 issue )

88/100 » I PIAGGIONI 2009 • "A modern polished version, with spicy oak framing raspberry and cherry flavors. Well-balanced overall, but more fruit and less oak would make this charming. Best from 2013 through 2020. 1,666 cases made." --BS (Oct. 15, 2011 issue )

97/100 » IL CARBONAIONE 2007 • "A gorgeous Sangiovese, with blueberry, raspberry and floral notes. Full-bodied, with supervelvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Best after 2012". | JS

94/100 » PIANTONAIA 2007 • "A generous, opulent red that delivers wonderful crushed blackberry and light toasty oak character, with milk chocolate as well. Full, soft and silky. There is wonderful depth of fruit to all of this. Merlot. Best after 2011. 85 cases made". | JS (web only Oct. 2010)

93/100 » CAPOGATTO 2007 • "Loads of Cabernet Sauvignon character comes through in this big, powerful red, with cassis, mint and blueberry character. Long and superrich. Best after 2012. 210 cases made". | JS (Oct. 31, 2010 Issue)

96/100 » "M" 2007 IGT Toscana Merlot • "Wow. This is an opulent and decadent red, boasting so much raspberry, blackberry and toasty oak character. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Loads of character. Merlot. Best after 2012. 115 cases made." | JS (web only)

92/100 » LA QUERCE 2007 IGT Toscana Sangiovese • "A polished and silky-textured red, offering currant, blueberry and vanilla character, with hints of coffee. Full and round. Still needs to come together somewhat. Best after 2012. 340 cases made." | JS (Oct. 31, issue)

88/100 » LA TORRETTA 2008 DOCG Chianti Colli Fiorentini • "Full and velvety, with dried berry and cherry character. Impressive for the appellation. Drink now. 685 cases made." | JS (Oct. 31, issue)

85/100 » SORRETTOLE 2009 DOCG Chianti • "A fruity red, with dried cherry and lemon, and a tangy finish. Delicious. Drink now. 800 cases made." | JS (web only)

91/100 » LE VESPE 2007 • "A rich and layered Sangiovese, showing dark cherry and dark chocolate character, with a floral undertone. There's a silky, polished nature to this attractive, youthful red. Best after 2010. 835 cases made." | JS

86/100 » I MERLI 2007 • "Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity, floral and light cedary aftertaste. A little lean. Drink now. 415 cases made." | JS

92/100 » GUALDO DEL RE 2007 • "A thick and powerful red, with tar, blackberry and light meat on the nose and palate. Full and velvety, with loads of fruit. Best after 2012." | JS

90/100 » I'RENNERO 2007 • "Full and juicy, boasting loads of ripe plum and milk chocolate character. Velvety texture. Best after 2011." | JS

88/100 » FEDERICO PRIMO 2007 • "Very ripe and juicy, with plenty of new wood. Full-bodied, featuring round and velvety tannins and a hot, slightly jammy finish. A little overdone, but impressive. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2011." | JS

87/100 » ELISEO ROSSO 2007 • "A good red, with strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a fruity finish. Drink now. 2,915 cases made." | JS (Oct 31, 2010, issue)

85/100 » STRALE 2008 • "A fascinating white of lavender and honey. This is a little thick and ponderous, but shows good fruit. Barrel-aged. Drink now. 335 cases made." | JS

96/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO "VIGNA DELLE RAUNATE" RISERVA 2004 • "This is a wine full of new wood that gives green coffee bean and intensely ripe fruit aromas. Very juicy and rich¿the power is all there¿then the finish shows dark fruits that are wonderfully ripe yet sweet and subtle. Best after 2011. 165 cases made.” - JS

93/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA 2004 • "Black licorice and blackberry aromas lead to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Offers an excellent depth of fruit. Needs a little time. Should develop beautifully. Best after 2012. 335 cases made.” - JS (Jun. issue)

90/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO "VIGNA DELLE RAUNATE" 2005 • "An opulent red, showing sweet berry and dark chocolate flavors, with vanilla oak. Full-bodied, with loads of new wood, but soft and ripe on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 500 cases made.” - JS (Jun. issue)

90/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2005 • "Beautiful and complex aromas of dried meat, blueberry, Indian tea and light toasty oak follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a very long finish. Balanced and rich for the vintage. Best after 2012.” - JS (Jun. issue)

90/100 » FOSSETTI 2008 • "A soft, round red, with lots of ripe berry and toasty oak character that turns slightly jammy. But this is generous and caressing. Gives Mocali's Brunello a good race. Best after 2010. 835 cases made.” - JS (Oct. 15, issue)

89/100 » MIRUS 2007 • "A polished, silky red, delivering currant and light toasty oak on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, with a fine tannic finish. Best after 2010. 835 cases made.” - JS (web only)

88/100 » I PIAGGIONI 2008 • "This red shows a rich core of currant and dark fruits on the full, dense palate, with polished tannins and impressive fruit. Not obvious. Best after 2011. 1,000 cases made.” - JS (Oct. 15, issue)

88/100 » DOC MORELLINO DI SCANSANO 2008 • "A fruity and balanced red, with silky tannins and a clean finish. This shows finesse and balance for the region. Drink now.” - JS (Oct. 31, issue)

87/100 » DOC ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2008 • "Plum and dark chocolate character unfolds on the medium-bodied palate, with round tannins and a juicy aftertaste. Drink now. 2,085 cases made.” - JS (Oct. 31, issue)