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Vintage2019 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionConsistent weather, warm days, cool nights and well-timed rain resulted in pure, fruit-filled Brunellos that combine elegance and power; the top wines rival the best 2016s (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionConsistent weather, warm days, cool nights and well-timed rain resulted in pure, fruit-filled Brunellos that combine elegance and power; the top wines rival the best 2016s (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2018 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA rainy spring and July storms led to swollen berries by harvest, yet cool weather in September resulted in fine ripening; the best are aromatic, elegant and fresh (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA rainy spring and July storms led to swollen berries by harvest, yet cool weather in September resulted in fine ripening; the best are aromatic, elegant and fresh (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2017 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionSpring and summer were warm, but especially dry, with slightly more rain in the north; the best wines are balanced and fresh for enjoying over the near term (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionSpring and summer were warm, but especially dry, with slightly more rain in the north; the best wines are balanced and fresh for enjoying over the near term (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2016 |
Score99 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionTextbook growing season resulted in wines of finesse and elegance, balance and harmony, with mostly red fruit flavors. Ideal weather in September preserved acidity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionTextbook growing season resulted in wines of finesse and elegance, balance and harmony, with mostly red fruit flavors. Ideal weather in September preserved acidity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2015 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA warm but not overly hot summer, with adequate rain and healthy fruit, resulted in ripe, rich Brunellos, dense with tannins; the best have the acidity to age long term (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA warm but not overly hot summer, with adequate rain and healthy fruit, resulted in ripe, rich Brunellos, dense with tannins; the best have the acidity to age long term (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2014 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionA cool, wet season with lack of sun made full ripening difficult; small crop, with many producers declassifying Brunello (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA cool, wet season with lack of sun made full ripening difficult; small crop, with many producers declassifying Brunello (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2013 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA late start to the growing season led to a late harvest of mostly elegant, balanced Brunellos with vibrant structures (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA late start to the growing season led to a late harvest of mostly elegant, balanced Brunellos with vibrant structures (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2012 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionExtreme weather produced rich, concentrated wines with ripe fruit and freshness; the best have the structure to age (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionExtreme weather produced rich, concentrated wines with ripe fruit and freshness; the best have the structure to age (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2011 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionA warm year with a heat spike in August, producing forward wines with ample fruit. The best are lively and balanced; ripe and dense in the south (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA warm year with a heat spike in August, producing forward wines with ample fruit. The best are lively and balanced; ripe and dense in the south (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2010 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionPerfect late summer weather resulted in ideal ripening for Sangiovese; wines are fresh, elegant, balanced and structured, with ample ripe fruit flavors. The best should age beautifully (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionPerfect late summer weather resulted in ideal ripening for Sangiovese; wines are fresh, elegant, balanced and structured, with ample ripe fruit flavors. The best should age beautifully (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2009 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionA warm summer gave elegant, fruity and balanced wines in the north; denser and more muscular in the south (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionA warm summer gave elegant, fruity and balanced wines in the north; denser and more muscular in the south (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2008 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionA cool growing season with rain at harvest; those who waited produced aromatic, balanced and elegant wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionA cool growing season with rain at harvest; those who waited produced aromatic, balanced and elegant wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2007 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHotter and riper than 2006; fruit-forward, rich and elegant, offering immediate charm and softer structures (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHotter and riper than 2006; fruit-forward, rich and elegant, offering immediate charm and softer structures (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2006 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionComplex and powerful wines that impress with ripe yet fresh fruit, firm, dense structures and fine balance (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionComplex and powerful wines that impress with ripe yet fresh fruit, firm, dense structures and fine balance (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2005 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRains during the harvest damped what could have been an amazing year, but still a very good vintage. Many wines for early drinking (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRains during the harvest damped what could have been an amazing year, but still a very good vintage. Many wines for early drinking (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2004 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionWonderfully perfumed, majestically refined Brunellos with an excellent balance of fruit and refined tannins. Reducing yields was key to quality (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionWonderfully perfumed, majestically refined Brunellos with an excellent balance of fruit and refined tannins. Reducing yields was key to quality (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRich, powerful and thick; some wines lack focus (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRich, powerful and thick; some wines lack focus (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2002 |
Score78 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionA wet growing season and harvest made mediocre wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionA wet growing season and harvest made mediocre wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2001 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionGreat wines with wonderful structure, focus and balance; better than from barrel (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionGreat wines with wonderful structure, focus and balance; better than from barrel (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2000 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionAromatic, soft; for early drinking (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAromatic, soft; for early drinking (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1999 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionGenerous, tannic and fruity; velvety in texture (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionGenerous, tannic and fruity; velvety in texture (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1998 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionPerfumed, harmonious and delicious (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionPerfumed, harmonious and delicious (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1997 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionExtremely aromatic; structured and racy (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionExtremely aromatic; structured and racy (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1996 |
Score85 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionFruity and aromatic, but slightly diluted (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFruity and aromatic, but slightly diluted (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1995 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionStructured and firm, yet fruity; very good indeed (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionStructured and firm, yet fruity; very good indeed (See all ratings) |
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Notable older vintages: 1990, 1988, 1985 |
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Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended
A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.
SOURCE: WINE SPECTATOR
