WINES : ITALY : Tuscany

90 WA- Altesino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2006 (750ML)

As classic as they come, this glorious Brunello is only going to continue to get better and better over the coming decad...

90 WA- Altesino Brunello Riserva DOCG 2003 (750ML)

The 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva reveals a profile of leather, spices, grilled herbs and beef bouillon. This is a...

90WA-Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico 2009 (750ML)

The 2009 Chianti Classico shows excellent weight and depth to match its expressive dark red fruit. This is an especially...

90WS-Felsina Berardenga Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva 2007 (750ML)

Full-bodied, with lots of blackberry. Has a citrusy, light oak edge, with fine tannins and a clean finish. Layered and r...

90WS-Ruffino "Ducale d'Oro - Gold Label" Chianti Classico Riserva 2006 (750ML)

Licorice and blueberry aromas follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long finish. Balanced and pretty...

90WS-Ruffino "Il Ducale" IGT Tuscany Sangiovese Blend 2007 (750ML)

A little lean, but there's plenty of ripe fruit, exhibiting berry and blueberry aromas and flavors, with hints of light ...

91WA-Rodano Viacosta Chianti Classico Riserva Sangiovese 2004 (750ML)

The 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva Viacosta (Sangiovese) is a big, rich wine that is starting to show lovely complexity i...

92 WA- Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2006 (750ML)

The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is a richer, deeper wine than the straight Brunello. The Montosoli presents a ...

92 WS - Altesino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2004 (750ML)

Shows bright berry, earth, mushroom and leather on the nose. Full-bodied, with very ripe, almost raisiny fruit. Tight an...

92+WA-Tenuta San Guido "Guidalberto" IGT Toscana Sangiovese 2009 (750ML)

The 2009 Guidalberto flows across the palate with layers of radiant red fruit. This is another striking, supple Guidalbe...

92WA-Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino 2007 (750ML)

The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni is a huge wine bursting with dark red cherries, plums, licorice, new leath...

93WS- Cabreo Il Borgo 2008 (750ML)

A gorgeous wine, this is fresh, lively and elegant. Black currant, violet, cherry and mineral flavors abound, and the ti...

93WS-Terrabianca Toscana Campaccio 2007 (750ML)

Very silky and floral, this red reminds me of Burgundy with its bilberry, violet and raspberry aromas and flavors. The g...

94 WA - Podere Salicutti "Piaggione" Brunello di Montalcino 2004 (750ML)

It is, truly, everything you want a Brunello to be-earthy, herby, structured, ripe, layered, powerful yet polite in its ...

94 WE-Brunello di Montalcino Mocali 2007 (750ML)

Beautifully integrated aromas of dark fruit, spice, leather and tobacco. This Brunello delivers an intense and complex b...

94WS- Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia 2005 (750ML)

Dark ruby in color, showing aromas of currant, new oak and fresh herbs, with hints of spices. Full-bodied, with very che...

94WS- Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia 2008 (750ML)

96 WA - Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2008 (750ML)

The 2008 Oreno is stunningly beautiful. An open, expressive bouquet laced with mint, red berries, roses and spices emerg...

97JS- Casanova di Neri "Tenuta Nuova" Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2007(750ML)

Fruit from densely planted, early ripening vineyards located in the southern end of the appellation was harvested, macer...

97WE-Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 2007 (750ML)

Extremely bold and dark with exceedingly Brunello-like extravagance and opulence. Inky darkness and loads of aromatic mo...

Antinori "Peppoli" Chianti Classico 2008(750ML)

Mmmmm...Chianti Classico. Although ever the innovator, Antinori gives theirs a little modern kick with 10% of Merlot and...

Antinori "Santa Cristina" IGT Tuscany Sangiovese Blend 2009 (750ML)

Fresh and fruity, with citrus and berry character. Medium-bodied, with a clean finish. Excellent value. - WS85

Antinori "Villa Antinori" IGT Tuscany Sangiovese 2007 (750ML)

This is a chance, or rather the chance, to allow your tongue to travel back in time and get a sense of what older, class...

Argiano Solengo "Solengo" Tucany IGT Sangiovese 2006 (750ML)

Argiano’s 2006 Solengo is an explosive dense wine packed with blueberry jam, grilled herbs, tar and smoke. This is ano...

Azienda Agricola La Torre Ross Di Montalcino 2009 (750ML)

Is it just us, or have most sangiovese derived wines lost their way? Does it seem that most are blended, oaked, and frui...