Tom Casagrande

9.2

I love this wine. So fragrant, with crushed minerally gravel and ripe but tart cherry, and resiny spice. A bit broader and more savory in the mouth than the nose would suggest, but still in total equilibrium. Full, but with enough acidity to enliven it. Perfect accompaniment to Peposo (look it up). — 6 days ago

Ely Cohn

9.2

Wise, sage, Sangiovese. Old, with flashes of its youthful vibrant self. It has a brick crimson rim and soft minerals, dried fruit, leather, and cedar. Black cherries, fresh strawberries, and sweet raisin. — 8 days ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.4

Huge identity
Supertuscan from Castelnuovo Berardenga made with only sangiovese
Earthy, irony, floral
Depth and softness
At peak I'd say
2006 is a spectacular vintage a bit everywhere in Italy — 14 days ago

Michael Seely

9.1

Good vintage. Well put together, consistent tapestry — 17 hours ago

with Jeff and Joe

Anthony De Blasi

9.2

Started of as a bar of steel, an armed fortress. Too tannic and closed. After a couple of hours the first lines of defense dropped and it started to reveal its red fruit as well as balsamic and menthol notes. Pencil shaving too. If you have any put them in a forgotten corner of your cellar as this upcoming star will need quite some time. — 8 days ago

Ron Siegel

10

Soldera Dinner with vintages 1978 - 2013

Groups favorite WOTN was split between the 1988 & 1990
1st Flight 2008 - 2013 Groups favorite 2012
2nd Flight 2002 - 2006 Groups favorite 2002
3rd Flight 1997 - 2001 Groups favorite was split between the 1998 & 2000
4th Flight 1991 - 1996 Groups favorite 1993
5th Flight 1985 - 1990 Groups favorite split between the 1988 & 1990
6th Flight 1978 — 15 days ago

Fredrik Finn

9.4

Quality check on Le Raganie Brunello di Montalcino 2013 and what a showstopper, starting off a bit shy but evolves into a layered complexity with plenty of finesse, with four hours in the decanter its hard to raise your nose from the glass. Red, very vibrant fruit is backed up by dried spices and pronounced but balanced savoury complexity of forrest floor and crushed stones. A subtle volatile lift brings further complexity. Fresh palate with, fine grained tannins and a tactile sensation that brings the wine throughout its long finish. Not Brunello, its a trademark Ragnaie! — 3 days ago

Ron R

9.3

Tightly wound. Notes of leather and spice box meld with maraschino cherries and hints of bell peppers. Tannins are prominent, but add weight to what is an excellent showing. Needs more cellar time... — 2 days ago

with Mo and Anne-marie

Riccardo L.

8.9

A great wine but not a great brunello. Missing the electricity but carries all the right notes. — 5 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.6

The 78 stood out for its depth, freshness & elegance showing lovely red cherry, strawberry, orange peel, savory spices & roses. My 2nd favorite of the night. — 14 days ago