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WINE SPECTATOR
by James Suckling
USA Wine Magazine

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WINE SPECTATOR

2008

MOCALI AZIENDA AGRICOLA 91/100 • BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO VIGNA DELLE RAUNATE 2003 There's pretty cherry and plum character on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with generous fruit and a long, caressing finish. Long and pretty. Best after 2009. -JS • May 15, 2008

MOCALI AZIENDA AGRICOLA 90/100 • BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2003 Has lots of jammy blackberry character, with hints of nutmeg. Full-bodied, with jammy fruit and a round, fruity, raisiny finish. Concentrated yet stylish. Best after 2008. -JS • May 15, 2008

POGGIO NARDONE 89/100 • BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2003 Dark and vivid, with aromas of dried cherry, blackberry and milk chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a clean finish. The palate is slightly one-dimensional. Best after 2008. -JS • May 31, 2008

IL PARADISO DI FRASSINA 87/100 • BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2003 Fresh and fruity, with blackberry, mineral and light spice character. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a medium finish. A little austere. Best after 2009. -JS • May 31, 2008

FATTORIA LE MURA SARACENE 90/100 • SAGRANTINO DI MONTEFALCO 2003 Shows beautiful crushed raspberry, with hints of toasty oak. Full-bodied, with round, soft tannins and a long aftertaste of vanilla, berry and coffee. Beautiful and rich. Best after 2008. –JS • Feb. 28, 2007

WINE SPECTATOR

2007

AZIENDA AGRICOLA LA QUERCE	Oct. 31, 2007
94/100 • La Querce 2005 Dark in color, almost black. Powerful aromas of blackberry and licorice, with mineral undertones. Full-bodied, with big and chewy tannins. Really huge and impressive. A bodybuilder of a wine. Needs time. Even better than the 2004. Sangiovese and Colorino. Best after 2010. 380 cases made. -JS

PODERE POGGIO SCALETTE	Oct. 31, 2007
92/100 • Il Carbonaione 2004 Balanced and very beautiful, with plum, blackberry and grilled meat character. Full and pure, with silky tannins and a long finish. Caressing and refined, but needs a good amount of bottle age. Best after 2009. 2,500 cases made. -JS
91/100 • Piantonaia 2004 Fabulous aromas of flowers, blackberry, raspberry and toasted oak follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Merlot. Best after 2010. 170 cases made. -JS

FATTORIA SORBAIANO	Oct. 31, 2007
92/100 • Rosso delle Miniere 2004 Intense aromas of blackberry and black licorice. Full-bodied, with a solid core of beautiful fruit and a long, long finish. Wonderful tannins. Best wine ever from here. Relatively good value. Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Malvasia Nera. Best after 2009. 1,500 cases made. -JS
89/100 • Febo 2004 Pretty chocolate, violet and raspberry aromas follow through to a medium-to-full body, with soft tannins and a silky finish. Balanced and delicious. Best after 2009. 500 cases made. -JS

GIULIANO TIBERI AZIENDA AGRICOLA	Jan. 1, 2007
92/100 • I Merli 2005 Bubbling over with blackberry, violet and lightly toasted oak on the nose. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and loads of fruit on the finish. Succulent and delicious already. But give it time. New wine from this producer. Fabulous. To be released winter 2008. Best after 2009. 200 cases made. -JS
86/100 • Le Vespe 2005 Aromas and flavors of blackberry and vanilla (with a hint of cream) follow through to a medium body. Fine tannins and a fresh finish. Best after 2008. 450 cases made. -JS
85/100 • "Imbricci" Chianti 2006 Soft and silky, with berry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Clean and tasty. Fun wine. Drink now. 900 cases made. -JS

POGGIO NARDONE	Apr. 31, 2007
91/100 • Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001 Lots of bright, crushed fruit on the nose, with raspberry, cream and flowers. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Best after 2010. 300 cases made. -JS
91/100 • Brunello di Montalcino 2001 Aromas of ripe fruit, jam and cedar follow through to a full-bodied palate, with a slightly earthy undertone. Beautiful and rich. Coffee and berry. Decadent. Best after 2007. 500 cases made. -JS
82/100 • Il Crognolo 2005 Light and firm young red, with bright red cherry and cedar character. A bit lean on the finish. Needs food. Drink now. 600 cases made. -JS
78/100 • Rosso di Montalcino 2005 Light, with candied blackberry character. Bit coarse. 1,500 cases made. -JS

POGGIO TORSELLI	Jan. 1, 2007
90/100 • Tieri del Fula 2003 Offers stylish aromas of mineral, mint and currant, with a hint of blackberry. Full-bodied, with round, velvety tannins and a jammy fruit structure. Needs some bottle time to come together. Serious for a debut wine. Cabernet Sauvignon. Not imported into the U.S. Best after 2008. 250 cases made. -JS
86/100 • Raniero 2004 Fresh and fruity, with blackberry character, medium body, crisp acidity and a medium finish. Merlot. Drink now. 400 cases made. -JS
86/100 • Chianti Clasico Riserva 2004 Clean and fruity, with chocolate and cherry character. Medium-bodied, with fresh acidity. Drink now. 500 cases made. –JS

Gualdo del Re	Oct. 15, 2007
90/100 • I'Rennero 2004 A very beautiful and rich Merlot, showing subtle blackberry and chocolate aromas that follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, caressing finish. Best after 2008. 390 cases made. –JS
87/100 • Amansio 2006Characterful sweet red, with aromas and flavors of ripe berries, prunes and flowers and a hint of ironlike mineral. Full and clean, with intense flavors. Aleatico Passito. Drink now. 130 cases made. - JS • Jan. 1, 2007
86/100 • Federico I 2004 Some berry and currant character, with medium-to-full body, soft tannins and a simple finish. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2008. 440 cases made. – JS
86/100 • Gualdo del Re 2003 Beautiful aromas of bright raspberry and flowers follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins, but a simple finish. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 800 cases made. JS
85/100 • Eliseo Rosso 2005 A tight, medium-bodied red, with forest fruit and light espresso character. Slightly dry finish. Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Best after 2007. 3,300 cases made.
84/100 • Valentina 2006 Bright citrus aromas and flavors, with fresh, slightly tart acidity. Clean mineral finish. Vermentino. Drink now. 830 cases made. • Jan. 1, 2007
83/100 • Eliseo Rosato 2006 Ripe, rather candied wild strawberries, with some citrus and desiccated coconut. Crisp medium palate. Drink now. 270 cases made. • Jan. 1, 2007
83/100 • Strale 2005 Intense aromas of lemon and wax follow through to a thick, rich palate, with very ripe fruit. A little thick and ponderous. Pinot Bianco. Drink now. 350 cases made. • Jan. 1, 2007
81/100 • Eliseo Bianco 2006 Simple, with some clean citrus and mineral character. Drink now. 1,390 cases made. • Jan. 1, 2007

IL PARADISO DI FRASSINA	Jan. 1, 2007
85/100 • DO 2004 Shows plummy, jammy character, a medium body and a soft, fruity finish. Drink now. 1,250 cases made. –JS
82/100 • Brunello di Montalcino 2002 A lightly firm red, offering berries and a hint of tobacco. Fresh and simple. Austere. Drink now. 510 cases made. –JS
82/100 • DO 2004 Some plum and strawberry character but rather light and diluted. Drink now. 1,000 cases made. –JS

AZIENDA AGRICOLA SUBERLI	Jan. 1, 2007
83/100 • Morellino di Scansano 2005 A light red, with some cherry and earth. Crisp palate and finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made.

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001	94/100
Fabulous aromas of crushed blackberry and cherry, with hints of licorice. Full-bodied, very silky and refined, with a long, long finish. The best wine ever from this producer. Best after 2010. 500 cases made. – JS
Brunello di Montantalcino Vigna delle Raunate 2001	93/100
Amazing fresh fruit in this wine with masses of crushed raspberry, as well as vanilla cream. Full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and a long, berry-filled finish. Layered. Big and juicy. Give it time. Best after 2009. 500 cases made. – JS
Brunello di Montalcino Vigna delle Raunate Riserva 2001	91/100
Berry and cedar character, with lots of vanilla and blackberry on the aftertaste. Full, chewy and long. Best after 2009. 170 cases made. – JS
Brunello di Montalcino 2001	90/100
Raspberry and licorice with hints of dried flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a lovely, bright finish. Best after 2007. 2,000 cases made. – JS

Piantonaia 2003	92/100
"Loads of blackberry, blueberry and violets. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a rich, dense palate. Impressive. First pure Merlot from this estate. Not imported into the U.S. Best after 2008. 165 cases made." –JS
Il Carbonaione 2003	91/100
"Plum, vanilla and light coffee aromas. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Gorgeous. Well-made and balanced for the vintage. Sangiovese. Best after 2008." – J.S.

Federico I 2002	91/100
"Intense aromas of blackberry jam follow through to a full-bodied palate, with round tannins and a black pepper and ripe fruit aftertaste. A luscious red. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2007. 480 cases made."–JS
I'Rennero 2002	90/100
"Plum, dark chocolate and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. Wonderful balance. Best after 2007. 380 cases made."– J.S.
Gualdo del Re 2001	89/100
"Rich and decadent, with lots of berry, meat and chocolate character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Drink now. 800 cases made"– J.S.