Cathy Levy

9.3

Exceptional wine! — 2 months ago

Brian Wakelin

9.4

Marvin brought it to dinner. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

8.9

2021 vintage. Last tasted 3.25.26 (9.0). Liked this time even less. Not feeling this vintage. 4.29.26. — 3 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.3

Chianti Classico tasting 🇮🇹 @ Ai Fiori — 3 months ago

Kyle B

9.2

Best wine of the tasting in Italy! — 4 months ago

with Terry

Ed Chin

9.4

This sample was given to me. Tannins are resolved to the point of almost nonexistent. A fair amount of acid with what little fruit was dark and baked. Cherries leather and tobacco leaf. Darn yummy but I wish I had some food with it. — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 15 mins and 2 hours. Medium/medium-heavy body (as usual) first sampling. Meaty (but not beefy) with dark plum as backup/the club bouncer. Slightly chunky but eminently drinkable. Ff two hours and the body thinned out slightly with the club bouncer’s shift over. Dark plum gonzo and cola + Luxardo cherry now driving the party bus. Not quite as structured as the massive 2019 or as precious as the 2018. This is in a great spot now, if you must, and should be an absolute delight in 5-10 years. 3.6.25. — 5 months ago

Irina Georgieva

9.2

Nice wine, well rounded and fruity, good taste — 6 months ago

Jay Kline

9.5

This bottle was opened several hours prior to dinner. The 2001 Riserva pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, red flowers, leather, black tea, and a lovely mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly savory and super complex. A textbook Brunello Riserva that leans on the more elegant side of the spectrum. A fabulous pairing with lombo di agnello. Drink now with patience through 2041. — 7 months ago

Ognen Firfov

9.2

Great Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from 2005... great on the nose, string taste of blackberries ... nice — 8 years ago

Joel Lara

9.2

This is a tasty, elegant Chianti where the savory elements and fruit have equal billing. On the nose, aromas of earthy spice, dark cherry, leather, and a slight hint of dried herbs. The palate has plums, dark cherries, and dried fruit with a beautiful underlying layer of leather, earth, clove, and orange zest. The persistent finish leaves a lovely taste of dried fruit and spice on the palate. Some slight hints of grilled meat come through in the finish as well. So tasty. Soft on the palate, although tannins are slightly drying in the finish. Notes are based on pour from bottle on 2nd day, as 1st day my taste buds were a bit off due to recovering from a cold. Medium bodied, medium+ acidity. Thanks to @Tom Casagrande for making me aware of the Rufina subzone. — 2 months ago

Paul Masson

9.5

Don’t touch for 5-10+ years but this is nearly perfect — 3 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.2

Chianti Classico tasting 🇮🇹 @ Ai Fiori — 3 months ago

Dave

9.0

You can't drink Gaja every night. This is super good, considering the price. Light and bright, touch of leather, and a touch of manure. You are what you drink 🤔
Listening to Foo Fighters — 3 months ago

romo

9.0

Over the top heaviness, if that’s your thing. — 4 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

The oak has integrated from my previous note in February 2017 where the influence of oak Barriques was overly present. Sangiovese is not enhanced by too much oak in my opinion and is best matured in large Botti like I said in my previous note like Biondi Santi. Red cherry and earth notes finishing with powdery tannins. Coming together. — 6 months ago

Martijn

9.0

Easy textbook Brunello. Glowing red transparent, chocolate nose. Drinking with a silk touch, very subtle acidity. — 6 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Power and grace. Somehow this feels like a wine of wisdom. Mature, carressing, full of warmth and comfort. Long, elegant, classy. — 8 months 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

Rufus King

9.4

Juicy Tuscan red blend with medium tannin and acidity enjoyed with steak salad at Willow and Ivy, Lennox Hotel, Boston — 2 months ago

Alan smith

9.4

Probably my favorite Sangiovese so far.

Nose is expressive - cherry, plum, graphite, spice, lavender.

Tastes like cherry and dark fruit, minerals, tobacco.

Full bodied, rich and intense.

With age it probably will live up to the multiple 96+ professional reviews. — 3 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.0

Chianti Classico tasting 🇮🇹 @ Ai Fiori — 3 months ago

Bonnie Chu

8.9

Chianti Classico tasting 🇮🇹 @ Ai Fiori — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaolo, medium Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, floral and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of sour cherry, currant and raspberry with tobacco, baking spices and nutty notes. Fine rustic tannins, vivid acidity, medium finish ending with fruit and earthy spice. Good now and short-term age as well! — 4 months ago

Anthony Pro

9.2

Mother Wolf.

Las Vegas.

Quintarelli.

… but the Sommelier. — 4 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

2/2026. Full flavor and nice finish. Easy drinking. — 5 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Paolo Bea dinner at Semo. All wines were prepared by opening and slow-ox, prior to service. Abbreviated notes due to the setting. The 2017 Pipparello pours a garnet color with funky Montmorency cherry, red carnations, and balsamic notes. Wonderful structure and delicious with the quail. Drink now with patience through 2037. Bottle No. 642/9930 — 6 months ago

Vino Joe

9.6

Give the governor Harrumph!! This wine rocked. Amazing perfume. Explosive complex cherry and tar bursting early and throughout. Splendid in every way. Not sure if there is any room to improve. — 8 months ago

Karyn Fricke

9.1

Really nice wine to enjoy with friends on a birthday. Went well with the homemade chocolate Grenache cake which was fantastic. Plenty of tannins which Improve with aeration. — a year ago

Mike Fiorello

8.9

One of the best wines for the price. — 14 years ago