This riserva shows beautifully balanced notes of black fruit and spice that contrast each other seamlessly. In the mouth, the wine is elegant and fine without being too powerful or sense.
— M.L.
(5/1/2013)
Focused and tight in style, this wine has linear and elegant aromas of bright cherry, spice, dark chocolate and licorice. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, and it shows firm, dry and dusty tannins on the finish.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
Lombrone Riserva is an earthy, nicely concentrated wine that needs more time to age and integrate. It shows great structure with tight tannins and a long, beautiful finish characterized by cherry and delicate spicy shadings.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
This Riserva Sangiovese opens with warming notes of black cherry, blackberry pie, exotic spice, leather and moist pipe tobacco. The wine shows fine tannins and a rich feel overall.
— M.L.
(10/1/2011)
This beautiful Riserva from Montecucco (coastal Tuscany) shows loads of Sangiovese personality. You’ll recognize the variety’s true character in the wine’s bright aromas of wild berry, toasted almond, blue flower and moist earth. There’s structure and definition too, and the wine offers a long, bright finish.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Some lovely red wines are coming from the Montecucco wine region (located in coastal Tuscany) and Collemassari leads the pack of this new and exciting group of vintners. Soft cherry, leather, spice, and earthy mineral tones create harmony and momentum.
— M.L.
(10/1/2011)
Unabashedly exhibits thick layers of roasted nut, espresso bean, black chocolate and spicy pipe tobacco. The wine is modern and plush and seems to be bursting at the seams in terms of richness and concentration.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
This pretty riserva from the up-and-coming Montecucco area of coastal Tuscany, which is located roughly between Bolgheri and Montalcino, shows deep nuances of cherry, blackberry and cassis, followed by notes of leather and tobacco. The palate is velvety and fresh.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)