Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

A testament to what a great producer can do in a less than stellar vintage. Medium garnet color with a small ruby core and slight brick rim. Aromas of macerated red fruit, dried herbs and wood smoke. Flavors of dark cherries, dried tarragon, basil and sage, and smoky vanilla. Touch of minerality on the long and lingering finish with ample acidity. Extremely savory and complex. In its prime. Should have decanted this one. Thank you for sharing this bottle, Petey P! Memorial Day 2026. — a month ago

Nina Zie

9.0

Had it with mimosas. — 6 months ago

Samantha Miles

9.5

Strawberry jam, hint of spice, very tasty, definitely recommend! — 4 years ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.0

Light to the taste but full of flavors. An excellent Brunello with a heavy meal. — 5 years ago

with Daniel and Michael

Martin Bergo

9.3

Light ruby with some brick hue and a viscous swirl; earthy nose, spices like thyme and sage; more complex taste with finer tannins, darker fruit, and longer finish than the Pieve. Around 12.000 bottles produced; large botti used. — 7 years ago

LM Segal

9.4

It shouldn’t surprise that the house making among the most age-worthy Italian wines is making Brunello not to touch for 15+ years. Secondary aromatics with rose and red flowers, cinnamon? Burgundian layers on a light and compelling frame with a core of sour cherry and strawberry. Perfectly integrated, lonnnnng as day. Yum. — 8 years ago

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9.2

Bright red. Sweet spice, ripe red cherry, licorice and flowers on the nose and in the mouth. Smooth and bright, and though not exactly the last word in concentration or complexity, this is downright irresistible in its juicy, fruity appeal. Podere Brizio recently changed ownership and now belongs to Dievole, the Chianti Classico producer (Podere Brizio’s previous owner, Roberto Bellini, is the man who sold the Chiesa di Santa Restituta estate to Gaja, who renamed it Pieve di Santa Restituta). (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, April 2018) — 8 years ago

John Beebe

9.0

4th anniversary - Baldi’s 1/2 bottle Gaja — 15 days 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. — 5 months ago

Riccardo L.

9.0

Not ready yet… but a bomb in waiting for sure. Electric guitar, blue bleached hair, heart shaped box. Grungy. — 5 years ago

Anne Carman

9.5

Everything you’d want in an amarone. Burst of flavor at the beginning that then settles back into a relaxed, elegant finish. On the palate, some black plum mixed with a very faint dried cranberry or cherry. It all resolved into a wonderfully balanced finish, that is almost floral, but it’s more deep and complex than just floral. — 6 years ago

Miguel Shemo

9.5

Simply amazing, so smooth and goes good w meats. — 7 years ago

Ricardo Rios

9.3

Smooth, deep Cherry spices, has a body to it. Paired with lamb loin, game savory cheeses — 8 years ago

Richard Lieu

9.5

Light citrusy fruits aroma. A bit sweet.

Tastes surprisingly dry for prosecco. Strong citrus/pamplemousse taste. Quite acidic, but not super salivating.

Would expect to be champagne if blind-tasted. — 5 months ago

Louis Martin

9.2

Another great vintage, cherry notes, paired well with duck. — 5 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.9

Venetian Merlot with fresh crush and partially dried grapes. Aged in barriques.. Plum, cinnamon and pepper on the nose. Tight on opening. After about an hour very earthy old world style on the palate - slightly dense. Dark fruit, prune, cinnamon, leather, damp soil. Oak is prominent and finish was long and refreshing. Not a casual dinner wine - probably best with a hearty stew or fatty roast. — 3 years ago

Roger Ray

9.0

"recognized for its distinctive floral nose in the succulent apple and pear flavors.". Enjoyable, reasonably priced Prosecco! — 6 years ago

Mathias Bäcklund

9.3

Mycket brabprosecco med inslag av blommor — 7 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.0

Wines are more fun and taste better coming from a 3L. 11 ladies at a clothing swap killed this in the first hour. — 7 years ago

with Amy and Jo

Julie Obermeyer

9.1

Love this. A glass or two by the pool. Fantastic. Pears and peaches. Stainless steel fermentation. — 8 years ago