Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2015 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with fairly significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black and red fruits: black cherry, mixed bramble berries, spices, horse blanket, espresso…powerful. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and wild. Whoa, the structure is significant. Drink now and through 2040. Bottle No. 07992/14373 — 2 days ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Superb herbal, mineral, dark red fruit, long finish. — 24 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Located in the heart of Umbria, pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruit, citrus and honey floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and peach with citrus and nutty notes. Good acidity, balance and structure, medium+ finish ending with salty mineral character. Nice! — 2 months ago

Donald Williams

9.4

Third course at Bacchus. Braised beef short ribs, caramelized mirepoix, house made pappardelle. A fantastic pairing. — 21 days ago

with Bonnie

Paco Suro

9.4

Cherries. So good. — 13 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Opened and decanted shortly before dinner; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2019 pours a very rustic looking, deep straw bordering gold color; medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes bruised and dried fruits: dried apricot, bruised yellow apple, candied oranges, yellow flowers, herbaceous (rosemary?), and old wood. And yet there’s a freshness there that is undeniable. On the palate, the wine is dry with low tannin and medium + acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is very long. Another vintage of Lapideus and another beauty from Giampiero. These wines make me think and each time I get to enjoy one, I’m reminded of why wine can be so special. Drink now through 2029. Bottle No. 0859/2655. — 2 months ago

Jack Krawczyk

9.2

pineapple and vanilla on the nose. grilled lemon on the finish - super full bodied — 3 days ago

Ericsson

8.9

The wine is fresh and lively, with a balanced acidity and a silky texture. Notes of ripe pear, lemon peel, and a touch of almond linger on the finish. Best with seafood or hard cheese. — a month ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Big tannin, herbs, forest floor, minerals. — a month ago

Matt Perlman

9.5

Sangiovese / sagrantino / montepulciano blend from hilltop vineyard, several years of tank and cask ageing but no new wood. Huge wine but somehow manages to be lively and dimensional. Dark, fleshy red and black fruits with lots of savory, herbal and floral elements — 2 months ago