91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"A rich, ripe wine for the vintage with pretty fruit and floral character. Full body, chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Needs a year or two to soften."

91 Wine Enthusiast

"Classically crafted, it opens with a fruit-driven fragrance of bright red berries accented with whiffs of cooking spices and balsamic herbs. The juicy palate delivers fleshy black cherry, black raspberry, black pepper and exotic spices alongside big, velvety tannins. Soft and delicious, this is already accessible so enjoy over the next few years." Reviewed May 2014

90 Ian Dagata - Vinous Media

"Vivid red. Bright red berry, mineral and fresh violet aromas on the enticing, pristine nose. Then pure and vibrant in the mouth, with red berry, cedar and herb flavors exploding on the refined palate. Finishes with very smooth tannins and lingering floral perfume. Though I would have liked a little more density for an even higher score, this is an extremely elegant, refined wine that will match well with any number of pasta and meat dishes. And it really screams sangiovese. It's also another impressive 2009 wine from the northern, cooler reaches of Montalcino." Reviewed July 2014.