95/100 PP

"The Mazzei family was one of the first and most enthusiastic advocates of the Gran Selezione movement. Their 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello Fonterutoli is a c...

93/100 vinous

"The 1993 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo is another superb wine. A bit wilder and more sauvage than most wines of the period, the 1993 remains fresh, vibrant. Gam...

94/100 vinous.vom

"Another huge, powerful wine, the 1988 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo hits the palate with exotic mélange of black cherries, plums, grilled herbs and spices....

95/100 PP

"The 1988 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigneto Rancia is a classic wine from a historic vintage. Even at 24 years of age, the 1988 remains dark, powerful and intense from start to...

95/100 PP

"Siepi enters a new chapter with this vintage, a beautiful achievement by the Mazzei family and their talented consulting enologist Carlo Ferrini. The Mazzei 2006 Siepi is in...

100/100 PP

"Fontodi's 2016 Flaccianello della Pieve is a masterpiece. This review represents a composite of notes from two separate tasting sessions, one at the winery and a second bottl...

93/100 vinous.com

"In a similar vein, the 1996 Solaia is tense and vibrant to the core. It will appeal most to readers who prefer wines with bright acidity and lively minerality."
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96/100 vinous.com

97/100 Falstaff

"Sattes, tiefdunkles Rubinviolett. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Minze und Walnüssen, dann satt nach schwarzen Ribiseln, dunklen Kirschen, im Hinter...