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WINE SPECTATOR
by James Suckling
USA Wine Magazine
  
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  2010 WINE SPECTATOR  
MOCALI web only | Apr. 14, 2010
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)
POGGIO NARDONE web only | Apr. 14, 2010
89/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2005 • "Offers sweet, ripe berry notes, with blackberry and black licorice. Medium-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Peppery. There's pretty intensity for the vintage. Best after 2011.” - JS (Jun. issue)
* 87/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA 2004 • "Delivers dried porcini, dark fruits and citrus notes. This is full-bodied and very woody, with bitter tannins and vanilla bean. Slightly overextracted and overwooded. Turns dry and mouthpuckering. Too much new wood. We will see. Best after 2011.” - JS
  2009 WINE SPECTATOR  
POGGIO SCALETTE "Insider" Vol. 5, No. 36 | Sept. 9, 2009
96/100 » IL CARBONAIONE 2006 • "Amazing dark color for a Sangiovese. Mind-blowing aromas of crushed blackberries, violets and blueberries, with sandalwood undertones. Full-bodied, with silky and focused tannins and beautiful, rich and subtle flavors. It lasts for minutes on the palate. Best ever from this estate, which is owned by legendary winemaker Vittorio Fiore. Sangiovese. Best from 2011 through 2017." | JS
96/100 » PIANTONAIA 2006 • "Dark in color, with fabulous aromas of crushed blackberry, blueberry and black licorice. Deep and brooding. Full-bodied, with amazing flavors of intense fruit, toasty oak and fresh acidity. Goes on and on. Sangiovese. Not imported into the U.S. Best from 2010 through 2015. 50 cases made." | JS [web only, 2009]
GUALDO DEL RE web only | Sept. 2009
90/100 » FEDERICO I 2005 • "Berry and tobacco character, with a hint of vanilla, follows through to a medium-to-full body, with plum, vanilla and chocolate flavors. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2011. 440 cases made." | JS
90/100 » I'RENNERO 2005 • "Complex aromas of blackberry and cream, with a hint of violet. Full-bodied, with soft, round tannins and a medium-to-long finish. Merlot. Best after 2010. 390 cases made." | JS
90/100 » ELISEO ROSSO 2006 • "Milk chocolate and raspberry aromas, with hints of flowers, follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a soft, fruity finish. Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Drink now. 3,300 cases made." | JS
87/100 » GUALDO DEL RE 2004 • "Medium- to full-bodied and silky, offering berries and a light licorice flavor, with good fruit, light tannins and fresh acidity giving a clean finish. Drink now. 800 cases made." | JS
MOCALI Apr 2009
91/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2004 • "Offers currant, berries and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of burnt fruit and raisin flavors. Ripe and rustic. Best after 2010." JS
89/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO VIGNA DELLE RAUNATE 2004 • "Plum jam and slightly candied aromas follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a fruity finish. Drink now." JS
POGGIO NARDONE Apr. 2009
89/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2004 • "Aromas of dried flowers, dried mushrooms and ripe fruit follow through to a full body, with tangy fruit and a spicy undertone. A little tight and hard now. Give it a little bottle age. Best after 2010. 700 cases made.” - JS
84/100 » BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA 2003 • "This has stewed fruit on the nose, then jam. Full-bodied, with soft, round tannins and loads of jammy licorice flavors. A bit heavy and ponderous¿and a little dull. Drink now.” - JS
84/100 » ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2007 • "A simple red, but some good berry notes and a hint of chocolate keep the interest up. Drink now.” - JS
81/100 » IL CROGNOLO 2007 • "Earthy Sangiovese, with berry and meat aromas and flavors, medium body and a simple finish. Drink now.” - JS
  2008 WINE SPECTATOR  
GIULIANO TIBERI Oct 2008
92/100» I MERLI 2006 • There's lots of plum skin, black cherry and chocolate on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied, with clean flavors coating the refined tannins and giving a long finish. A super, nervy Merlot that's fun to drink even now. Best after 2009. 250 cases made. - J.S.
85/100» LE VESPE 2006 • Fresh and aromatic, with plenty of blackberry and floral character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. A little short. Best after 2009. 500 cases made. - James Suckling [web only]
84/100» IMBRICCI CHIANTI 2007 • Plum, berries and slightly bitter herb character. Clean and tight. Drink now. 900 cases made. - James Suckling [web only]
MOCALI Feb/May/Oct 2008
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 |
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
87/100 » I PIAGGIONI 2006 • "This is a little earthy, but turns floral and fruity on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Subtle and refined. Drink now." JS
85/100 » ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2006 • "This has an interesting nose, with berries, black cherry, lilac and clean mineral, all following through to the medium palate. Racy and tasty. Drink now." JS
POGGIO SCALETTE Oct 2008
92/100 » PIANTONAIA 2005 • "A gorgeous Merlot. Aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate, violet and licorice follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. There's plenty of vanilla and toasty oak character on the palate. Best after 2010." JS
91/100 » IL CARBONAIONE 2005 • "Shows very pretty sliced plum, with hints of toasty oak and flowers. Full-bodied, with a fruity aftertaste of vanilla and light chocolate. I love the perfumes in this wine. Sangiovese. Best after 2010." JS |
FATTORIA LE MURA SARACENE Feb 2008
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
POGGIO NARDONE May 2008
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
IL PARADISO DI FRASSINA May 2008
| 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
  2007 WINE SPECTATOR  
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 Jan/Oc, 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
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.
83/100 • Eliseo Rosato 2006 Ripe, rather candied wild strawberries, with some citrus and desiccated coconut. Crisp medium palate. Drink now. 270 cases made.
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.
81/100 • Eliseo Bianco 2006 Simple, with some clean citrus and mineral character. Drink now. 1,390 cases made.
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.
MOCALI  
94/100 • Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001 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
93/100 • Brunello di Montantalcino Vigna delle Raunate 2001 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. –JS
91/100 • Brunello di Montalcino Vigna delle Raunate Riserva 2001 Berry and cedar character, with lots of vanilla and blackberry on the aftertaste. Full, chewy and long. Best after 2009.. –JS
90/100 • Brunello di Montalcino 2001 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
PODERE POGGIO SCALETTE  
92/100 • Piantonaia 2003 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. –JS
91/100 • Il Carbonaione 2003 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. –JS
GUALDO DEL RE  
90/100 • I'Rennero 2002 Plum, dark chocolate and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. Wonderful balance. Best after 2007. –JS
91/100 • Federico I 2002 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. – JS
89/100 • Gualdo del Re 2001 Rich and decadent, with lots of berry, meat and chocolate character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Drink now. JS
  2006 WINE SPECTATOR  
MOCALI  
93/100 • Brunello di Mont.no Vigna Raunate 2001
90/100 • Brunello di Montalcino 2001
CASTELLUCCIO  
90/100 • Ronco delle Ginestre 2001
90/100 • Ronco dei Ciliegi 2001
87/100 • Massicone 2001
85/100 • Massicone 2000
84/100 • Le More 2002
84/100 • Lunaria 2003
VILLA BUONASERA  
88/100 • Maddalena 2002 IGT Merlot
81/100 • Chianti Classico Casa Eri 1999
TENUTA ROCCACCIA  
88/100 • Poggio Cavalluccio 2003
83/100 • Rosso Sovana 2003
PODERE POGGIO SCALETTE  
87/100 • Il Carbonaione 2002
GUALDO DEL RE  
87/100 • Gualdo del Re 2001
87/100 • Eliseo Rosso 2002
85/100 • Federico I 2002
85/100 • I'Rennero 2002
  2005 WINE SPECTATOR  
PODERE POGGIO SCALETTE  
94/100 • Il Carbonaione 2001
MOCALI  
92/100 • Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1999
91/100 • Brunello di Montalcino Vigna delle Raunate 2000
90/100 • Brunello di Montalcino 2000
90/100 • Moscadello di Montalcino Vendemmia Tardiva 2002
84/100 • Rosso di Montalcino 2003
  2004 WINE SPECTATOR  
MOCALI  
92/100 • Brunello di Montalcino 1999
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