Victor Hsu

9.4

Revelatory Montepulciano with Italian essence but Bordeaux character. Medium bodied with earthy fruit and restrained tannins, combined with notes of leather and cedar box and a hint of soy sauce. Mouthwatering food wine; the 2013 vintage is definitely ready to enjoy now. First glass was at Mother Wolf in LA (date night with Dreama) and most recently a bottle at home with my own beef stroganoff on a Sunday night. What a way to top off the weekend! — 5 months ago

J. Kim

8.9

This has a polished surface feel that is modern, even though it is also quite authentic and traditional in its aromatic profile. — 3 years ago

Todd Stone

8.9

Medium garnet with a clear edge. A strong nose of black cherry and maybe some leather. Medium plus body in the mouth with flavors of black cherry backed by red plum. Fairly smooth, slightly dry, low to medium tannins, very even acidity. Nice- — 4 years ago

with Peggy

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Fantastic price for this delicious little wine.
A lot more in the glass that you would expect.
Almondy, oily and very long — a year ago

Diego Jimenez

9.4

Best wine in a while. Highly recommended. — 2 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.1

Man the Appasiemento is really showing in this wine. Yowza. Tar, roses, raisins. Smells almost like Lessona Sforzato. Really weird. Some nice older library books, old wood and sultana. What a crazy nose. I like it. Palate is much more classic than the nose suggests. Big, ripe but also classy and elegant with dark cherry fruit and wood shop shavings. Luscious and juicy but my only issue is it’s drying and the tannins outpace the fruit. Drink now versus aging it longer. — 3 years ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Too young but still very nice with a 5h decant - suggest checking back in another 3-5 years. Tannins are very present, but the fruit and earth are very nice. Good acid too, especially for a hot vintage. — 2 years ago

Jamie Lauder

9.2

2016 vintage.
80% Sangiovese, 13 % Merlot and 7% Malvasia Nera.
Dark, shiny red ruby in colour.
Red/black berries, cinnamon and pomegranate on the nose.
Bright acidity and the tannins are softening.
Dark cherries, leather, black flowers, walnuts and a light, herbal earthiness.
— 3 years ago

Amber Asaro

8.9

Had it at NOC wine tasting and loved it — 3 years ago

Evelyn Fleisher

9.3

Fantastic wine, had at L’angolo divino in Rome — 4 years ago