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by A. Galloni
July 14, 2008 |
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2007 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione (tank) |
(91-94) |
2006 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione (barrel) |
(91-94) |
2005 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
91 |
2004 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
94 |
2003 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
92 |
2001 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione (magnum) |
94 |
1999 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
93 |
1998 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
92 |
1997 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
92 |
1996 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
90 |
1995 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
91 |
1994 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
92 |
1993 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
91 |
1992 |
Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione |
92 |
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UK Wine Magazine
from Aug. 2008 Issue
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| • From the August 2008 Decanter |
Richard Baudains discusses Supertuscans in his article entitled “Innovation to Inundation” in which he lists Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione IGT Alta Valle della Greve as one of his Top 10 Most Consistent Names.
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by A. Galloni
July 2, 2008 |
| 94/100 • IL CARBONAIONE 2004 "Poggio Scalette’s 2004 Il Carbonaione (100% Sangiovese) is another animal entirely. It bursts from the glass with layers of deeply spiced, mentholated fruit. Sweet and expansive on the palate, this powerful, dense wine offers superb balance. Today the tannins are somewhat imposing, so further bottle age seems prudent. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. |
| Father and son team Jurij and Vittorio Fiore make wines of much distinction at their small winery. The property is located in the hills of Greve, right next to neighbors Querciabella. Their top wine is Il Carbonaione, a 100% Sangiovese (from the Lamole clone) aged predominantly in small French oak barrels which has a track record of aging very well, even in smaller vintages. A forthcoming article in the Italy Report section of www.erobertparker.com will explore past vintages of Il Carbonaione in more detail." |
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15.44/20 • IL CARBONAIONE 2004 'Moderm, ripe aromas with lots of new oak. Ripe, full and very fresh fruit palate. Wonderful acidity, ripe tannins. Up to 3 years' (ND)..............................................  Recommended |
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April, 2008, issue #7 |
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| 92/100 • Il Carbonaione 2004 / Thick, dark concentration sets the tone, but elegance and harmony are achieved thanks to delicate mineral and balsam notes that add buoyancy and personality. This is a wine that speaks volumes about its Tuscan territory and you can almost taste that sun-drenched, chalky minerality sucked up through the vines’ roots."-ML |
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WINE ENTHUSIAST
Jan
4, 2008 |
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FALSTAFF
Austrian Wine Magazine |
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VINI DI VERONELLI 2008
Veronelli
Editore |
| Il Carbonaione 2004 |
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92/100 |
GB |
| Piantonaia 2004 |
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92/100 |
TB |
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I VINI D'ITALIA 2008
L'Espresso
Editore |
| Il Carbonaione 2004 |
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17.0/20 |
 Azienda di ottimo livello |
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GUIDA
DEI
VINI ITALIANI 2008
Luca
Maroni Editore |
| Il Carbonaione 2004 |
IP 83 |
| Piantonaia
2004 |
IP 82 |
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DUEMILAVINI
2008
Associazione Italiana Somelier |
| Il Carbonaione 2004 |
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| Piantonaia
2004 |
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| 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 |
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WINE
SPECTATOR
by James Suckling
Oct.31, 2007 |
“2003 and 2004 Central Tuscany–A Tale of Two Vintages” by A. Galloni
Issue #171/June 29, 2007 |
| 92/100 • Il Carbonaione 2003 "Poggio Scalette occupies a beautiful spot in the hills of Greve. Proprietor Vittorio Fiore is one of Italy’s best known consulting oenologists so it can be no surprise that he and his son Jurij turn out gorgeous wines at their own estate. The 2003 Carbonaione (100% old-vine Sangiovese) is made in a big, powerful style that captures the essence of the vintage in its richness while maintaining superb overall balance. It offers generous dark fruit, earthiness, toasted oak and mineral notes with notable length and expansiveness on the palate. A lingering note of sweetness and finessed tannins round out the finish of this terrific wine. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2021." - AG |
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| 92/100 • Il Carbonaione 2003 / Enologist Vittorio Fiore has crafted a very distinctive wine with a vibrant ruby color, nice concentration and full-force aromas of blueberry, chocolate and smoked bacon. But what won me over was an elegant and precise point of white mineral or chalk that appears on the nose. It ages for 44 months and is succulent and chewy with firm tannins. Drink after 2008."-ML |
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WINE ENTHUSIAST
Jan
5, 2007 |
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VINI
D'ITALIA 2007
Gambero
Rosso
Slow Food Editore |
| Il
Carbonaione 2003 |
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| Piantonaia 2003 |
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DUEMILAVINI
2007
Associazione Italiana Somelier |
| Il Carbonaione
2003 |
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| Piantonaia 2003 |
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VINI DI VERONELLI 2007
Veronelli
Editore |
| Piantonaia
2003 |
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94/100 |
GB |
| Il Carbonaione 2003 |
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94/100 |
GB |
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VINI ITALIANI 2007
L'Espresso
Editore |
| Piantonaia
2003 |
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17.5/20 |
| Il Carbonaione 2003 |
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17.0/20 |
| Azienda di ottimo livello |
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ANNUARIO
DEI MIGLIORI
VINI ITALIANI 2007
Luca
Maroni Editore |
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GUIDA
DEI
VINI ITALIANI 2007
Luca
Maroni Editore |
| Il Carbonaione
2003 |
IP 83 |
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| 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. |
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WINE
SPECTATOR
by James Suckling
oct. & nov. 2006 |
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FALSTAFF
Austrian Wine Magazine |
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DUEMILAVINI
2006
Associazione Italiana Somelier |
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VINI DI VERONELLI 2006
Veronelli
Editore |
| Il Carbonaione
2002 |
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90/100 |
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ANNUARIO
DEI MIGLIORI
VINI ITALIANI 2006
Luca Maroni Editore |
Il
Carbonaione 2002 |
85
IP |
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VINI ITALIANI 2006
L'Espresso Editore |
| Il Carbonaione
2002 |
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16.0/20 |
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GUIDA
DEI
VINI ITALIANI 2006
Luca Maroni Editore |
| Il Carbonaione
2002 |
85 IP |
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VINI
D'ITALIA 2006
Gambero Rosso
Slow Food |
| Il Carbonaione
2002 |
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THE
WINE ADVOCATE
by Robert Parker
apr 2006 |
| Il
Carbonaione 2001 |
94/100 |
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WINE
SPECTATOR
by James Suckling
gen-feb 2006 |
| Il
Carbonaione 2002 |
87/100 |
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MONDO march '05
Wein
der Welt
German Wine Magazine |
| Il Carbonaione
2002 |
91/100 |
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VINI
D'ITALIA 2005
Gambero
Rosso
Slow Food Editore |
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DUEMILAVINI
2005
Associazione Italiana Somelier |
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I
VINI DI
VERONELLI 2005
Veronelli
Editore |
| Il
Carbonaione 2001 |
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94/100 |
DT |
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VINI ITALIANI 2005
L'Espresso
Editore |
| Il
Carbonaione 2001 |
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17.5/20 |
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FALSTAFF
Austrian Wine Magazine |
| Il
Carbonaione 2001 |
94/100 |
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WINE
SPECTATOR
by James Suckling
Recommended Wines from Toscana |
| Il
Carbonaione 2001 |
94/100 |
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