This small, family-run estate in the heart of Bolgheri has delivered a wine so beautiful and elegant, it is catapulted to the level of landmark vintages of its celebrated neighbors, Sassicaia and Ornellaia. Inky concentration sets the stage for generous, but perfectly integrated, aromas of spice, chocolate and dark fruit. There’s firm roundness in the mouth…
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
A soft mineral note of polished river stone or wet granite appears at the very beginning, giving this 80-20 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend a pristine, clean feel. As the wine spends more time in the glass, it delivers aromas of ripe fruit, leather and moist pipe tobacco. The mouthfeel is inky-thick and superconcentrated.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
This is a 100% expression of Cabernet, with ripe, jammy fruit and lingering tones of spice, leather, rum cake, strawberry rollup and blackberry pie. The wine is round and ripe but it also adopts an elegant, direct style that is enhanced by a nice touch of acidity on the close.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Guado dè Gemoli is a 80-20 blend of Cab Sauvignon and Merlot that is enhanced by elegant mineral and slate aromas backed by wild berry, cherry, leather, licorice and cherry cola. There’s plenty of sweet, chewy fruit in the mouth to give the wine staying power. The close is both succulent and smooth.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
A pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, Lienà displays dark, inky concentration and ripe aromas of strawberry, blackberry and chocolate. The wine boasts a big structure with firm tannins.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
Shaped by 15 months in oak barrique, this pure expression of Cabernet Franc is beautifully integrated with impressively intense aromas of black fruit and spice. You’ll also recognize mineral, root beer or herb and the wine ends with a blast of black, jammy berry fruit.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, this richly extracted wine offers fragrant aromas of Indian spice and sandalwood followed by black fruit, cinnamon and cardamom. It’s plush, rich and firm, with a dense tobacco aftertaste.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
Ferruggini is a ripe and concentrated 70-30 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that offers impressive concentration, polished tannins and velvety softness. There’s a touch of sweetness in the form of ripe cherry, chocolate and blackberry pie.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)