Josh Betz

9.7

One of the best Italian wines I have ever had...doesn’t hurt it’s in Rome. — 7 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.3

Drinking today, I give this an edge over the Poggio, but I know that will change. Banfi knows Brunello! — 8 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.3

A great representation of BdM, but I maybe expected a wee bit more from this producer especially for this vintage. I think it will be fading soon...drink up. — 9 years ago

Paul Barnes

9.8

Such a pleasure to see this on I Sodi's wine list. Will never not buy. — 9 years ago

Mike O'Connor

9.4

Always a joy when I get to drink this... I have 11 more. — 10 years ago

with Melissa

Mersin Capollari

9.4

Just decanted. Will know more in appx 1-2hrs. Having had this before, I know it's going to be great!! — 10 years ago

Eric Vrtis

9.2

2003 showin very well! Great aromatics, dried cherries, leather, dried orange peel, eucalyptus. Good acid, mellow tannins. Glad i bought 6 — 10 years ago

George Booth

9.5

This is a wonderful wine served at a great price from someone who loves good priced wines as much as I do. Anyone interested in a fantastic wine list at an unusually great price should visit this hotel on the side of a hill "cottage in the woods" Holywell Road, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire WR14 4LG This place is one of the exceptional hotels you cannot find. Enjoy — 11 years ago

with Hillary

Pat Lomelo

9.0

Obviously way too young but I am impatient
Enjoyed over a few hours but not ready — 12 years ago

Dave Smigielski

9.3

Strong color and body. Needs an hour in the decanter and small pours. What a beautiful example of BdM. I thought I was back in Italy — 12 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.1

5 guys... Thursday night dinner.... Three California Cabs already... What the Hell... One more... Marco cracks this... Actually good... Not Caymus or Heitz Cellar good... But I would drink this before the Chappalette... — 12 years ago

Joe Spagnola

9.1

Medium to full bodied. Brandied black cherry, black truffle, faint of raspberry, rosemary, mint and pipe tobacco. Although I have a lot of descriptors here, the wine lacks finesse and integration of fruit and tannin, resulting in an awkwardness and in any quite as balanced as you would assume. Tannins are still abrasive and may need a few years to soften & integrate. A very dry food wine that needs food with salt and fat to counteract the tannin. Heavy roasts and red meat work well. — 7 years ago

boyd

9.5

Beautiful wine. Has an Elegance about it. Blind I thought it was a barolo with soft tannins. So pretty and perfect with Bistecca Florentina. — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.0

A little more advanced than I liked. — 9 years ago

NicòB

9.4

Another outstanding wine from the excellent 2012 vintage. Although slightly fresher than the warmer 2011 vintage, this wine offers also a lush Brunello style. Loads if fruit and spice, and a finish that goes on and on. Truly delicious now, will be even better in the coming years. — 9 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Had it February 2011.
Garnet, orange, a bit cloudy.
Nose that changes minute after minute. Fruit and balsamic at first( full on Sangiovese from 96 vintage), then hematite( like Sodaccio 97), later hazelnut, chestnut, Tuscan chimney (Rayas 98), again changes in fava beans notes, herbaceous (cab franc like🙄).
Round, soft with a fresh approach and a good persistence on the palate. Good tannin, complex, enjoyable, but I don't think it will evolve more. — 10 years ago

Ron R

9.2

This took a while to settle down. Initially, I was concerned, but that soon evaporated.
Visually, the wine is delicate in the glass. Nose is filled with mushrooms, truffles, forest floor and black cherries. The wine is taut on the palette. With O2, it extends and expands. Perfectly balanced with underripe tannins. This is destined for greatness - make no mistake!
Tonight, I was introduced to something that I want to return to, 3 - 5 years from now... — 10 years ago

Amy Ray

8.9

Probably our wine of the night, but I can't say I'm trading in my Burgundy card for Brunello anytime soon. — 11 years ago

with Keith

Maurice Meyer

9.1

Drank this with Sheppard pie! Really smooth and full. Would love to know the grape. A very good wine. Top notch ! Will try it with lamb or a boeuf bourgognone and I think it will be even better! — 12 years ago

Jarrod Staller

9.5

Best wine I ever tasted — 12 years ago

Hanibal

9.2

the most traditional brunello I have had. makes one wonder why some producers add so much wood or overextract???? — 8 years ago

Matt Perlman

8.9

I won this random brunello in a charity auction as part of a lot with some Bdx and Burg that I actually wanted. Popped it tonight with spaghetti bolognese and it was actually pretty damn enjoyable. Big wine for sure, but smooth and not too hot despite 14.5% alcohol. Ripe raspberry and black cherry, dried fig, cedar, potpourri, some sweet wood that’s well integrated. Polished and fruit-forward, not exactly what the cool kids are drinking but I had a decent time. — 8 years ago

Michael Moore

9.1

Cracked the 2010. Still young but really good. Not shut down or reticent like other reviews I read. Epic Sangiovese. — 9 years ago

Samvel Simonyants

9.2

19/I/2017
Жаренные семечки, дым, корочка черного хлеба. Самобытный гарный аромат на старте. Вешенки, черешня, варенье из красной смородины, сладкий трубочный табак. Во вкусе грибы, маслины, чернослив, анис, кориандр, кекс с цукатами. Туго сплетено, все еще молодо. Долгое солоновато-сладкое послевкусие. 17,5/20 — 9 years ago

Mario Zillner

9.8

Lovely. Just lovely. Was lucky enough to receive this one as a gift while visiting Florence. This is simply a great Brunello (although the 2010 is slightly better). An hour decant and it's open for business. Big acidity with a velvet mouthfeel, ripe and somewhat candied red fruits, dark chocolate and leather notes. I want more. — 10 years ago

Michael Mcdermott

9.2

Ok 17 years old and still this strong and classic?! Nice. Earthy woody notes and usual taste sensations you expect. Was a gift. Wish I had more! — 10 years ago

Michael Heintz

9.0

Big wine that was a bit hard when I first opened, so I left it open for 2 days...still firm but much more of a complete, fresh acid, nice dark fruits, fuller body — 10 years ago

Niki Lin

9.0

Delicious, special selection Brunello — 11 years ago

Nikita Malhotra

8.9

Mango said I like this. Josh took time chewing on it. I think it needs some time to open up... But when it does soft earthiness, raspberry soaked in chocolate,, smooth with a long finish. — 12 years ago

with Josh

Carlos Mata

9.1

Old cherry red color of medium density and good brilliancy. I could not decant it properly, thus it is tight, and some cherry liquour and sawdust aromas come through, and also a little bit of heat. Really beautiful performance of this wine in the palate, the way it unfolds. It shows incredible complexity and harmony among its many flavors. I am loving this wine. A jewel! 94 pts. — 12 years ago