Jerry Dixon

9.2

Had this with Natalie and Seb @ CIRO — a year ago

Alan Snitow

9.2

Needs air and time — 3 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.1

Another wine from Ciro at Le Volpe e l’uva, this vermentino was terrific and was a perfect pairing with the homemade potato gnocchi with pesto that Vanessa made for dinner. Yum! — 3 years ago

with Vanessa

Jim McCusker

9.3

Yet another winner from Ciro at Le Volpe e l’uva, this is a pinot nero from Tuscany (as opposed to Sudtriol, which is where I usually expect to find these). Just a terrific wine with a nose reminiscent of sour cherry with hints of leather, tobacco, and spice (nutmeg?). Beautifully balanced on the palate, with enough acidity for it to keep up with dinner (lemon and ricotta ravioli with a tomato-based pumpkin-chipotle sauce) but not so much that you can’t thoroughly enjoy it on its own. Really terrific. — 4 years ago

with Vanessa

LM Segal

9.2

Most of the group had this as WOTN, but though it was beautiful and rich, there was a stewed fruit element that kept it off my podium. Otherwise beautiful saddle leather, soft cherry. — 6 years ago

Michael Park

9.2

Nice blend, well balanced. Just got better and better through the night — 7 years ago

P S

9.0

Solid carricante. Slightly salty nice acidity full bodied. Big mouthfeel — 7 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

Not typically a producer I like, but this was solid. Although the 17’ Il Poggione BdM was certainly more tannic and robust than the 18’ Biondi Rosso, I thought it was still quite elegant with its zesty acidity, floral aromas, and a chewy palate fruit. Needed some 3 hours in the decanter to peep through the veil and calm the tannins. Dark-fruited, with tobacco, spice, wood, dried roses, and herbs. Tasty. — a year ago

Jeff Miller

9.2

Elegant and delicious Brunello for my 43rd birthday. I’m a sucker for the Brunellos coming from North of town of Montalcino like La Gerla, Il Marroneto and Biondi Santi. This offering from La Gerla was shy at the start but opened up beautifully after 4 hours. Notes are from two nights. Morello cherry, wild strawberry, dusty earth, old cedar, dried potpourri, dried rose petal, spice, licorice, dried Tuscan herbs, tobacco and worn leather Medium plus body, medium plus tannin, medium plus acidity and medium plus length of finish.

— 3 years ago

Karen Lowenstein

9.7

Absolutely delicious, a full bodied yet light brunello. Another great wine shared from Jesse. Went perfectly with a dinner of roasted salmon. — 4 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.0

Probably the best exemplar we’ve had of this grape. Light, but attractive nose. Great acidity, fantastic opening, like a great chess move. Powerful and attractive. — 5 years ago

with Alsu

Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.5

Biodynamic producer ! This is a steal , way better than a Biondi Santi at a much better price . Such great acidity and what a wine . — 7 years ago

Kerri Miller

8.9

First time drinking a Ciro Bianco! Delish! — 7 years ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

This was so much further along than the Biondi santi and was a very impressive showing. Already developing deeper notes and just felt more complete. Would immediately recommend and buy again! — 2 years ago

Joel Roskind

9.2

White crisp — 3 years ago

with Susan

Nate Bowser

9.2

Smooth oil, almost orangish. Lush and minerally. Notes of apricot, pears, and cheese rind — 3 years ago

Raj Harb

9.3

In great shape at 15 yrs old. Leather and dark fruit. Enough structure to carry it a while longer but probably not much upside left. Drinking very well now. — 4 years ago

Luke raimondo

9.4

This and the biondi Otis were the best wines we had in Sicily. Pinot noir style, but with the Etna terroir. — 6 years ago

Hans-Ole Jochumsen

9.3

Dragsholm Slot aug 2017 — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Quality Sangiovese grapes which have been sadly overoaked to appeal to newbie Western Palates. After 30 minutes notes of earth and dried cherry came through. Many years to go with a good future when hopefully the oak will diminish. Personally I like the Old school approach from Biondi Santi where old oak and other procedures are usedresulting in wines which will age 50+ years. I tried a 2010 vintage of this wine from magnum in Italy 18 months ago which was also overoaked. — 7 years ago