Rufus King

9.2

Rich but not too tannic or acidic Super Tuscan served with Frutti di Mare pasta at Gigi' in the South End, Boston — a day ago

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9.8

The 2016 Gabbro, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is one of the most compelling wines I have ever tasted from Montepeloso. In most prior vintages, Gabbro has been rich and concentrated, but the 2016 flows with a sense of total refinement. Wild flowers, herbs, licorice, lavender, graphite and spice add myriad shades of dimension to a core of dark, beautifully resonant fruit. A wine of real gravitas and structure, the 2016 is going to require a number of years to be at its best, but it is stunning, even in the early going. In fact, I am simply blown away by how integrated it already is. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2020)
— 6 years ago

Christy Majors

9.0

For some reason the nose reminds me of the "happy gas" mask you get at the dentist followed by a cherry fluoride treatment. Balanced, tannins or overwhelming. Will be great with age. — 10 years ago

Ericsson

9.1

This looks incredible. However, can’t help comparing it to my last 20 year+ IGT Tuscan Blend post: 2002 Montepeloso Eneo, which was out of this world amazing. Anyhow, this is probably, “every bit as good as Giorgio…” Cheers! — 3 years ago

Devin Bostick

9.0

Acidic mushroom, slight hibiscus, boysenberry, acid and tannin and dances and falls with tannin a bit longer — 8 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.6

Spicy, mineral lazed and dense with roasted herbs and great dark fruit flavors. Very clever oak treatment too. Holds a structure for the long haul. A great Tuscan wine! — 10 years ago

Julia Bourne

9.0

Big wine. Unusual blend. Cherry. Earthy. Different. Tuscan. $24. 15% — 5 years ago

Paulo Saliby

9.1

Flowers and herbs on the nose. Cherry and menthol flavors. — 6 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Really enjoyed this one. Bright fruit, cherries, integrated tannins. Tasty. — 8 years ago